R I B B ON- CUTTING C E RE M ON I E S REV E A L NEW P L AY GROUND AND EQU I PM E N T FOR RC DS S TU D E N T S
In the spring, RCDS’s Annual Gala, Gator Bash, raised funds necessary to make the “Gators at Play” project possible. After months of anticipation, students, faculty, and staff gathered on campus to participate in grade-level ribbon-cutting ceremonies that celebrated the official opening of RCDS’s updated recreational areas. The spaces, outfitted with a variety of new equipment and toys, offer rich, creative play opportunities where students develop strong gross motor skills and cultivate their social, emotional and academic growth across the years.
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“While playing can look a lot like simple fun, it is actually a complex set of skills that children work hard to master as they learn and grow. At RCDS, we are devoted to giving our students the time and space they need to play, and with the creation of new and updated play spaces, we know the benefits will extend far beyond the outdoors, and into classrooms where refreshed minds focus longer and learning thrives.” – Dr. Nancy Holodak, Head of Lower School
