Monikie and Newbigging PS choose name for new aquapark!

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28 January 2025

Monikie and Newbigging Primary Schools choose name for new aquapark at Monikie

The children of Monikie and Newbigging Primary Schools have helped ANGUSalive choose the name for the brand new Aquapark in Monikie – Angus Aqua Splash.

The task was a perfect fit as part of their “Rights Respecting Schools” plans this term, where classes have been discussing article 12 – Ensuring Children’s Voices are Heard.

Colin Knight, acting chief executive at ANGUSalive commented:

“We are delighted to see the creativity and enthusiasm from the pupils at Monikie and Newbigging Primary Schools. The name they’ve chosen is perfect for the aquapark and we are very pleased they will be some of the first to enjoy the aquapark when it is ready. ANGUSalive is very much about our community and this has been a perfect launch to this project”

Kellie Smith, Head Teacher of Monikie and Newbigging Primary Schools:

“This has been a great experience for our pupils, I know they have felt very listened to over the last couple of weeks with this task. They’re delighted to have been asked and we are as excited as they are to see the aquapark open.”

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