The Parent Advisory Group has been fundraising for years towards the Playground Enhancement project. We have also received funding from the Community Places Program, the City of Winnipeg Community Incentive Fund, the Winnipeg Foundation, and the Toyota Evergreen Foundation.
The Playground Enhancement project has been broken down into multiple phases. We have currently completed both phase 1 and phase 2, with phase 3 beginning in May 2020.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Tanis Knowles Yarnell at [email protected].
The Playground Enhancement project has been broken down into multiple phases. We have currently completed both phase 1 and phase 2, with phase 3 beginning in May 2020.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Tanis Knowles Yarnell at [email protected].
Informational letter that was sent out October 22, 2016. | |
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Phase 1
Phase 1 of the project consisted of the hill and shade trees. This phase has been completed.
Phase 2
Phase 2 consists of the Parkour Obstacle Course, Buddy Bench, and shade trees. Phase 2 entered construction in October 2016, and wrapped up November 2016.
Below are pictures of the completed structure and the buddy bench.
Below are pictures of the completed structure and the buddy bench.
For those unfamiliar, the buddy bench idea has been around for some time in Europe, and has exploded in popularity in North America over the last few years. The idea is that children who are looking for playmates can sit on the bench as a signal that they would like someone to come and play with them.
CAD (Computer-aided design) drawing of Phase 2:
CAD (Computer-aided design) drawing of Phase 2:
Phase 2 development final drawing | |
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The phase 2 play structure will use a material called Fibar as the base. An information sheet on this product can be downloaded below.
Five Facts about Fibar | |
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Butterfly Garden
Butterfly Garden Project:
A new butterfly garden was installed mid-June in the flower beds outside the Ash Street doors. The flower bed was needing an overhaul and a big thanks to Jennifer Upton for suggesting the idea.
Jennifer co-ordinated the planting project and printed plant tags for the area to engage the school community with some information. The Parent Advisory Group will continue to improve our flower beds with plants to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees to the garden.
A new butterfly garden was installed mid-June in the flower beds outside the Ash Street doors. The flower bed was needing an overhaul and a big thanks to Jennifer Upton for suggesting the idea.
Jennifer co-ordinated the planting project and printed plant tags for the area to engage the school community with some information. The Parent Advisory Group will continue to improve our flower beds with plants to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees to the garden.
Phase 3
Phase 3 of the project consists of a nature area with more shade trees. Estimated construction is May 2020.
Construction Drawings | |
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Master Plan
Below is the conceptual drawing of the master plan. This drawing includes all three phases of the playground enhancement project.
PDF version (larger) of conceptual drawing of the master plan.
Grants
We are very appreciative for grants that we have received from the following organizations.
- The Winnipeg Foundation
- The City of Winnipeg Community Incentive Program
- Community Places
- Toyota Evergreen Foundation