Meadow Springs Primary School emerged the winner of Mandurah Forum’s ‘Growing Together’ initiative in October last year, and today celebrated the opening of their new obstacle course, built with their $10,000 prize winnings.
The course, designed to develop students’ fitness and fun, includes 11 different pieces of equipment positioned around the school oval, including two pieces designed specifically to accommodate students with sensory needs.
The P&C president for 2016, Debbie Hone, said the students had already really taken to using the course.
“There were a few projects the school had put forward to us, what made this one interesting to me was it’s something more community-based,” she said.
“We decided to put in something the whole community can access, on the weekends or after school, things like that.”
She said the school and the committee were thrilled to receive support from Mandurah Forum to bring their community project to life.
“The course will help our school promote a healthy and active lifestyle and will offer our students with autism an opportunity for sensory and play experiences outdoors,” she said.
Mandurah forum manager Jacqueline McKenzie said her team was proud to see the initiative make a real difference to the lives of students and families in the local community.
“It was wonderful to see the student's eyes light up in delight and I’m sure Meadow Springs’ new obstacle course will provide hours of interactive entertainment for children of all ages,” she said.
Mandurah MP David Templeman attended the official opening to cut the ribbon on the obstacle course.
Later this year Mandurah Forum will kick off a new round of the ‘Growing Together’ initiative.
“After the success of our inaugural ‘Growing Together Initiative’ we are excited to give more local primary schools the chance to put their community projects forward,” Ms McKenzie said.
Interested local schools are encouraged to get in touch via info@mandurahforum.com.au
