Kismet Park Primary School and Hume Men’s Shed Sunbury have joined forces on a special project at the Sunbury school.
The collaborative project will see the construction of a new gaga pit at the school, which acting principal Sam Carlton welcomed for the school community.
“This partnership is a wonderful example of how different generations can come together to create something meaningful,” he said.
“Our school captains recently had the opportunity to visit the local men’s shed to learn about practical skills they wouldn’t get in a typical primary school classroom, while also building invaluable connections with local mentors.”
The project, which involves the construction of a hexagonal gaga pit, to be 4.75m in width (at the widest point), aims to enhance student space on the Kismet site.
The new gaga pit for the school will provide a fun, inclusive space for fast-paced physical activity that boosts confidence, social skills, and readiness for learning.
Hume Men’s Shed Sunbury project coordinator Peter Hobbs welcomed the project.
“The men’s shed is a place for men to connect, share skills, and look after each other, and this program extends that mateship to the younger generation,” he said.
“When the school captains recently visited us it was fantastic to see the enthusiasm from the students, and it gives our members a great sense of purpose to pass on their knowledge.”
