Riverside Education Support Centre has installed a new musical playground, designed to benefit students’ learning outcomes.
The interactive and inclusive area boasts drums, a xylophone and standing pipes for children to play with.
Teacher Ailsa Williams said the playground provided fun and accessible equipment for students who have difficulties accessing regular playground.
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Education assistant Sarah Morrison dreamt up the playground, after she saw one at another school in Perth.
Coming from a musical background, Ms Morrison said she believed music brought a lot of benefit to student’s learning.
Ms Williams agreed and added that unlike maths or science, there was no wrong answer when it came to music and that it gave students an opportunity to express their creativity.
Ms Williams made special mention to the school’s P&C, for donating $5000 to bring the project to fruition.
She also thanked the Western Australian Government Schools Music Society for chipping into the project.
P&C president Vivienne Cantem said the committee were pleased to support the new playground.
Throughout the year the committee raise money for various projects through fundraising, either on special occasions such as mother’s day or hosting events such as a disco.
This year the committee will also host a colour fun run, to raise money.
Ms Cantem said the playground was good for all students, not just those in the education support centre.
Riverside Education Support Centre has around 60 students in eight classes and shares a site with Riverside Primary School.
