Campbell Primary School has been awarded a $15,000 grant from waste and water management company SUEZ to develop a new creative playground area. Gavin Denness presented the cheque at assembly yesterday Thursday 14 March 2019.
Play is such an important part of learning, and all children should have the opportunity to explore their outdoor environment in a fun and engaging way.
The grant will enable the school to offer a much-needed outdoor play and fitness space for the 79 Year One students. This new playground will extend the available play space in line with growing student numbers, bringing the Year One play area to three times the existing size.
The funds will be used to transform an area that contained transportable buildings and bike racks into a grass area with play equipment, creating an outdoor play space that is stimulating and creative play-based. This will assist with the development of gross motor skills and fitness as part of the school curriculum, and help students to build social skills. The new play space will also be used by teachers for outdoor learning activities.
Creative play is critical in developing imagination and allowing students to experiment with their environment. It also aids socialisation and communication skills and encourages children to get active in the outdoors.
The SUEZ Community Grants program has donated more than $740,000 in funding to community organisations and projects across Australia that help communities and the environment thrive.
Learn more about the SUEZ Community Grants program, the successful applicants and their projects at www.suezcommunitygrants.com.au.
