SUMMER BLOG UPDATE!
A lot has happened at the school yard since the school year came to a close at the end of June.
It has been a very busy and successful summer for the members of the Greening and Grounds Committee.
Mid-July is when the parent volunteer work crews hit their spades into the flat field to begin the huge metamorphosis. Parents had to stake out the pathways and play areas in the field, measuring and then spray-painting markers. Then, once the edges of the pathway were determined, the "edging" began. This involved using spades to cut the sod and dig about 10 inches deep into the soil. Edging helps provide a smoother edge for the path and protects sod from being damaged during machine excavation. Luckily for the volunteers, Jason, our awesome landscape architect was there to guide and orient parents!
The skid-steer operator created 9 berms by dumping loads of soil in a mounds and then compacting them. At the end of July, parents held another work party to fine-tune the work done by our skid-steer operator, creating smooth, rolling berms that the kids will put to good use. Whether they use them for running up, rolling down, or laying back and watching the clouds go by, kids love berms! As an added bonus, they will create some nice shape and shadow-play on the previously flat and lifeless playground. Eventually, they will provide a perfect complement to the activity areas, including the grass maze.
Here are some of the AMAZING PARENT VOLUNTEERS who have come out and worked hard to create what is going to be a wonderful playscape for the students of the school and all the children in the neighbourhood!
Three cheers for these guys for working in the heat!
The Kindergarten yard is also getting a face lift. The chain link fence is in the process of being moved, creating a much larger space for the students play in. By moving the fence, many of the older, larger trees will now be a part of the children's play area, creating wonderful shaded spaces, which are much needed during the hotter days. A path has also been carved out, creating an interesting stretch for the students to explore and be creative with.
There is also a new sandbox going in and other interesting play features. As can be seen in the picture above, the grass needs a bit of TLC, as the bald, gravel surface here was once grass, which the kids wore through. This area is along the old fence line.
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It has been a very busy and successful summer for the members of the Greening and Grounds Committee.
Mid-July is when the parent volunteer work crews hit their spades into the flat field to begin the huge metamorphosis. Parents had to stake out the pathways and play areas in the field, measuring and then spray-painting markers. Then, once the edges of the pathway were determined, the "edging" began. This involved using spades to cut the sod and dig about 10 inches deep into the soil. Edging helps provide a smoother edge for the path and protects sod from being damaged during machine excavation. Luckily for the volunteers, Jason, our awesome landscape architect was there to guide and orient parents!
Here are some of the AMAZING PARENT VOLUNTEERS who have come out and worked hard to create what is going to be a wonderful playscape for the students of the school and all the children in the neighbourhood!
Three cheers for these guys for working in the heat!
The Kindergarten yard is also getting a face lift. The chain link fence is in the process of being moved, creating a much larger space for the students play in. By moving the fence, many of the older, larger trees will now be a part of the children's play area, creating wonderful shaded spaces, which are much needed during the hotter days. A path has also been carved out, creating an interesting stretch for the students to explore and be creative with.
There is also a new sandbox going in and other interesting play features. As can be seen in the picture above, the grass needs a bit of TLC, as the bald, gravel surface here was once grass, which the kids wore through. This area is along the old fence line.
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The Greening and Grounds Committee would like to thank to Scott W. for working his contacts and getting 5 MASSIVE tires donated. Drive by the school and have a bounce! These would be $1,200 each to purchase because, even though they are waste from industry, the rubber is so valuable.
Jen M. got us an outright donation of 100 square feet of artificial turf from a distributor who had a connection to the old KGPS. Luck was on our side!
There are still a few weeks before King George will open its doors to the students, which means there are still a few weeks of work to get done! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Linda at lindasherwood(at)bellnet.ca.
There are still a few weeks before King George will open its doors to the students, which means there are still a few weeks of work to get done! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Linda at lindasherwood(at)bellnet.ca.
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