A COLOURFUL and interactive sensory path has been developed at Marburg State School by local artist Bec Headridge.

The 31-metre long pathway links the classrooms and adds to the fun of outdoor play.

Bec described it as the perfect space for students to “let their imaginations run wild”.

“I worked with the Prep, 1 and 2 teacher Keah Storta to come up with the best design for the area, and after many drafts we came up with the final result,” she said.

“It contains flowers, the alphabet, numbers, animals and interactive objects that not only add big splashes of colour but also attracts children to get busy as they play.

“This sort of artwork is also classed as sensory which means that the children are able to feel many emotions and feelings while they jump, step and play on and around the objects.

“They count the numbers, read the alphabet, stretch and bend on the activity section and interact together through the game of hop scotch, it really is a whole new world of outside fun.

“I had so much fun creating this pathway, which is all freehand, and watching the children play on it with big smiles on their faces is what makes it so rewarding.”

Principal Russell Napier said the artwork “has really brightened up the school and it had been the main vocal point for all of the families who visit and attend the school”.

As a whole we were looking for a space where children could use their gross motor skills as well as a place to regulate emotions that the students might feel throughout the day,” he said.

“Children just need that break down from the classroom environment, a place where they can let their imaginations run free.

“All of the feedback from the teachers and the students has been so positive and each day I witness all grades interact with big smiles, it has been a great addition to our school.”