GHE Playground Renovations

overview

Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, the GHE PTA began fundraising for a multi-year renovation of the school's playgrounds, beginning with the 3-5 playground. These renovations aim to improve safety, usability and encourage active play for our students. For the 3-5 playground renovations, specific goals include:

• Address drainage issues that lead to muddy/wet conditions long after rain
• Address damaged and unsafe flooring tiles with new poured flooring
• Add modern play equipment that encourages active play
• Increase opportunities for preferred student activities such as soccer, cricket, basketball and four-square

Progress

This project requires careful coordination with WCPSS, school leaders and approved contractors as well as funding provided through fundraisers like the Fall Soar-a-thon, Spring Carnival and Corporate Sponsorships. The majority of the funding for this project was raised from 2024-2026. In the upcoming school year, we will rely on Soar-a-thon fundraising to complete the total needed for new equipment. 

Fall 2025: Flooring assessment by WCPSS completed

Winter 2026: 3-5 drainage solution installed

Spring 2026: New pour-in-place flooring installed

Spring 2026: Equipment voted on by students

Summer 2026: Equipment plan and pricing negotiated with vendor and approved by school and WCPSS Risk Management