Devonshire School Primary Yard Renewal Project

The primary goal of the Playground Committee’s Primary Yard Renewal Project is to develop an outdoor environment for the students in JK to Grade 2 that is:

  • enjoyable, by providing stimulating areas for active play and quiet areas for passive play year-round; and
  • safe, by ensuring that equipment meets CSA standards, and that the design generally enhances students’ level of comfort in terms of exposure to heat and sun.

The secondary goal is to develop a design that provides opportunities to educate by incorporating constructed and natural elements that have curriculum connections, allowing for children to be involved in caring for some of the green elements of the yard, and integrating outdoor classroom spaces into the design.

Why the yard needs renewal

The impetus for the Primary Yard Renewal Project was the desire to bring the yard’s play structures up to current standards. more





Renewal plan

Taking into consideration the responses from student, teacher and parent surveys, knowledge gained at Evergreen Learning Grounds workshops and the constraints of the yard, the Playground Committee has developed a draft concept plan. Enlarge view.

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How you can help

Transforming a playground is a significant undertaking and many different kinds of support are needed. There are many ways you and your family can get involved to help us with this process. Do you have gardening, carpentry, or grant application writing skills? Or perhaps business or community contacts that may lead to donations or assistance? Do you know anyone that can provide discounted rates for landscaping materials and services? Please contact us!!!

  • Committee Meetings: The playground committee meets approximately every 6 weeks throughout the school year and on an as-needed basis in the summer. Please contact Marni Oliver, Playground Committee Chair, to join us.
  • United Way Campaign: Direct your donation to playground renewal.
  • QSP Magazine fundraiser: Thanks for helping us raise $3920 so far through our QSP magazine drive! You can renew subscriptions any time. Quote Devonshire's school code, 10753 when ordering.
  • Collected Works: Collected Works at 1242 Wellington will donate 10% of each in-store or online purchase by Devonshire families to our playground project. Identify yourself as a Devonshire supporter and spread the word!

Contact us at devonshireplayground@gmail.com