On Monday the 3rd of October 2016 we welcomed
students, staff, parents and the community to celebrate our exciting
Playscape achievement. We have been saving and fundraising for many
years and are so proud of this contribution from our community -
what fortunate students! Many students played a part in the design
with Richard Bellemo, as he consulted with them and took their
thoughts to design this magnificent result.
Thank you to our
guests:
Special Guests Lisa and Colin McInnes-Smith
(past SEPS parents, Colin SC President for many years)
Geoff McRobinson - School Council President
Belinda Wilson – SC Facilities
Alyson Wavish – SC Fundraising
Richard Bellemo – Designer and builder at RB
Landscapes, whose team have been so accommodating and easy to work
with which was much appreciated
BBC Chartering David Begg - Platinum Sponsor
Extend Urna Tuladah-Kansakar - Platinum Sponsor
Yukari Swann – Japanese Saturday College
Bev McLennan – Sandringham Lions
Genevieve Casonato – Assistant Principal
Office staff – Jo Kitson Business Manager, Von
Singleton, Cath Campion & Leanne Matthews, in appreciation of the
amazing work that they have done with administration and finances
for the PlayscapeSchool
Council President Geoff McRobinson summarised
the project and funding journey details and congratulated the
community on the wonderful achievement.
Special Guest Lisa McInnes Smith addressed the
community focussing with students on a theme of gratitude, pride and
care of our Playscape.
Assistant Principal Genevieve Casonato
introduced the Cake Cutting. Thanks to parent Ainslee Smith
(Cakesmith) for making the delicious celebration cake.
We acknowledged the contribution by Free Agency
(who provide our Replacement Teachers) for providing a celebratory
sausage sizzle lunch for students.
Belinda Wilson and Ally Wavish introduced
students from Foundation and Level 6 who revealed the Honour Board
and Opening Plaque. Foundation students will benefit for many years
and Level 6 students and families have left this great legacy.
Richard Bellemo who designed and built the
Playscape explained about the use of recycled materials and the
sustainability focus, as well as his pride to be involved with our
SEPS community to create such an awe inspiring project.