Georgiana Molloy Anglican School

PLAYGROUND FOR THE ‘BIG KIDS’

Transitioning from Primary School to Middle School doesn’t mean you suddenly have to stop being a kid according to staff at Georgiana Molloy Anglican School.

The School has recently installed a playground for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 to support the health, learning and social inclusion of all teenagers and provide safe spaces for them to be on the playground, without compromising the comfort and activities of younger children.

The playground is a nature inspired space which offers scope in challenge and creative play and is but tailored to suit the needs of this particular age group.

Principal Ted Kosicki said everyone should have the ability to play – even the older kids.

“It’s a ‘challenge by choice’ playground that is open to all age groups,” Mr Kosicki said.

“It caters to the passive and adventurous mindsets.

“Once students enter this stage in their education, from increased school workload to new social pressures, they benefit immensely from active breaks during the school day.” But the success of the new playground is best measured by the students.

“Ten out of ten, absolutely love it,” Year 7 student Odin said.

“We get to escape to our place that is not a ‘baby’ playground and get some stress release ready then for the afternoon ahead.”

This space allows for students to meet with their friends, be active or just take it easy and socialise.

The playground project was supported by the fundraising efforts of GMAS Parents & Friends Association and by the GMAS maintenance staff.