Province announces $5 million in funding for playgrounds
Posted Jun 2, 2020 12:15 pm.
Last Updated Jun 2, 2020 12:16 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – The provincial government has announced plans for 26 playground projects with a grant of $5 million.
The Calgary Board of Education will see $500,000 to go towards playgrounds at Peter Lougheed and William D. Pratt schools.
“Our government is proud to support school divisions with this new funding – especially now. It is crucial, now more than ever, to help projects like these move ahead for schools and communities during these challenging times,” said Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange in a release.
“Playgrounds are extremely important to local communities and provide a place for all children to explore, develop and have fun!”
Up to $250,000 will be given per school in 18 school districts including the CBE, the Edmonton School Division, Palliser Schools and Red Deer.
Playgrounds are important to local communities and provide a place for all children to explore, develop and have fun! We are supporting school divisions and parent groups by investing $5 million in 26 new playground projects. Find out more: https://t.co/wt8l2vtyp3 #abed #ableg pic.twitter.com/xfhL7F2SdR
— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) June 2, 2020
“Physical activity and social interaction are essential in student development and well-being. School councils often work with their parent fundraising associations for years before funding is obtained to complete playground projects that are fundamental to the school community,” said Brandi Rai, president of the Alberta School Council’s Association.
“It is so exciting to have students, staff, parents, community and government come together to make this project a reality,” said Michelle Kincheloe, president at Prescott Learning Centre Fundraising Foundation.
About $50,000 is also being given for the playground at Our Lady of Grace School in northwest Calgary.
