Students at Singleton Public School (SPS) were excited to test out their new playground, which officially opened at a ceremony held earlier this month.
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Not even the very chilly winter weather could dampen the student's enthusiasm for enjoying the opening of the new facilities nor the opportunity of the cake cutting ceremony.
The playground upgrade was part of a $60,000 Community Partnership with mining giant Glencore Coal.
Glencore Coal worked closely with the SPS P&C President, Nicole Furness, and School Principal, Deanne Brown, to get aged, deteriorated and dangerous surfaces and playground equipment replaced.
The refurbishment included a new outdoor learning space that is a perfect stage area for budding performers, a new astro-turfed netball court, seating and a marked running track.
The space allows for all students to safely enjoy their outdoor sports.
"It was wonderful to see the excitement on the children's faces at the grand opening celebrations. There was a great turnout of parents, carers and friends of the school on hand to join in the fun," said Glencore Community Relations Officer, Tracey Snedden.
"Glencore is proud to be a productive and active member of the Singleton Public School community, and this partnership is a great example of collaboration between the school, P&C, Department of Education and Glencore."
The impressive balloon arch was provided thanks to a slumber party and other events organised by the school's P & C.
Louise Nichols
From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.
From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.
