Stages of the Playground Project

Stage 1:  Getting the idea off the ground - school year 2010/2011
Stage 2:  Raising Awareness and Funds - Present
Stage 3:  Implementation - Future

For a detailed outline of each stage click here.

EFT School Council, in partnership with the Halton Learning Foundation announces

The Playground Project

Potential Play Structure Design

tentative, pending funding and final Town & Board approval

 
final play structure may vary in features and colour

Distributer: Crozier Enterprises Ltd.,  Manufacturers: Game Time & XXcent Play

Dimensions: 44 x 64 ft, Capacity: 60 - 65 children
Total Cost: $70,779 + HST, Longevity: 15 - 25 years

For information on the following click here.

WHY undertake this project?
HOW often will my child get to play on the Structure?
WHERE can I provide feedback and information?
WHAT is the Halton Learning Foundation?

Some parents have asked some specific questions regarding the Playground Project.  To ensure we are communicating to the entire community, we will be posting a Q&A in our enewsletter to address one question per month and will then be posted here.

January Q & A:

Q. Will the play structure take away from the green space in the school yard? 

A. The School Council has identified the priority that the play structure not reduce the amount of greenspace currently available in our yard.  We have asked the Board planning department to review our site and determine a location for the playground that is currently blacktop, not greenspace.

December Q & A:

Q.  Is fundraising for the playground taking away from other important School Council initiatives for our children?

A.  School Council has many goals and funds many different projects.   The playground is one of these goals.   School Council has added fundraisers dedicated to raising funds for the proposed play structure (Fun Fair Fantastique and Silent Auction in June 2011, and QSP magazine fundraiser in November 2011).  In addition, the playground committee is working to obtain corporate donations and grant money toward the project.  Grants, corporate donations and personal donations directed to the playground project cannot be used for other purposes.  School Council, with the support of a large number of wonderful volunteers, continues to work toward achieving all of our goals.