With data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showing that 85% of school aged children significantly exceed the two hour daily recreational screen time limit set by the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, primary school teachers are reporting shorter attention spans and a reduced capacity for unstructured play. In response, EduMarking is seeing growing demand for curriculum based playground markings, as schools look for practical ways to reintroduce movement and screen free learning into the school day.
EduMarking has installed thermoplastic curriculum markings- durable, heat-bonded playground designs covering maths grids, number trails, literacy paths, world maps and fitness circuits across schools in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. These markings require no additional technology, or teacher supervision , turning the playground spaces students already use during recess and lunch into areas with educational value beyond classroom time.
St. Michael's Parish School is among the schools to have completed an installation. Principal Annie Herbison described the response: "The children have really enjoyed coming out and using our top courts… we're certainly seeing more children come out now than previously."
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare links regular physical activity during the school day to measurable improvements in student concentration, peer interaction, classroom behaviour, and educational results, consistent with the priority areas identified in the Australian Curriculum's Health and Physical Education framework. EduMarking's installations use the 60 minutes of outdoor time most primary school students have each day to meet those activity benchmarks without adding extra time to the timetable.
All thermoplastic installations carry a five-year product warranty, with EduMarking operating a seven year rejuvenation lifecycle model across its installed base.
Principals and business managers planning outdoor upgrades can request a free site assessment through EduMarking's team. The team reviews existing playground conditions and provides a written recommendation, including staging options and pricing.
About us:
EduMarking is Australia's leading specialist in school outdoor space transformation, trusted by more than 10,000 schools nationwide. Founded on the belief that school outdoor spaces should never be an afterthought, EduMarking helps schools plan, install and maintain outdoor environments that support play and learning.
The company operates across five service lines: thermoplastic playground markings for active play, education and custom school branding; outdoor surface resurfacing, including asphalt and concrete; line marking and court layouts; outdoor seating and design, including functional seating zones and outdoor classrooms; musical instruments and sensory play elements; and structured maintenance programs that extend surface life and reduce capital works spend.
All thermoplastic markings are backed by a five-year warranty, with maintenance programs built around a seven-year rejuvenation cycle. From first installation through to long term upkeep, EduMarking gives schools a single trusted partner for every outdoor space need.
