The Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre in Gisborne will receive an upgraded outdoor play space late next year.
The kindergarten on Robertson Street will receive funding for the works through the state government’s Building Blocks grant program, which contributes to refurbishment projects.
Macedon Ranges council mayor Jennifer Anderson said the upgrade will help pupils get the best out of their school environment.
“…This funding will provide Manna Gum with the opportunity to develop a nature based learning environment where children can learn, grow and thrive for many years to come,” Cr Anderson said.
“The upgrade will address important accessibility issues by incorporating wider paths and the
extension of outdoor play spaces to utilise all available outdoor space.
“Importantly it will also create accessible ‘outdoor classroom’ spaces that will be areas where children can learn through exploring and playing.”
Across the shire, kindergartens will also share in more than $83,000 in grant funding to provide further IT equipment.
Next year, parents can access five hours of free three-year-old kinder for their children at council operated kindergartens.
Details: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au
Oliver Lees
