Maroondah Leader
New outdoor equipment for our kinder, Heathmont East Preschool
Heathmont East Preschool is in desperate need of new outdoor equipment. Our current walk boards and jouncing (jumping) boards are cracking and splitting, and have become unsafe for the children. We need your help to replace them!
These boards will help our students to develop their gross motor skills and find confidence in managing movement challenges such as balancing and climbing.
Cost
1000
The major costs associated with the project are
Walk board 180cm $274.95 Walk board 240cm $285.95 Bouncing board 210cm long x 24cm wide $380.55 The equipment will also require regular oiling to ensure unlimited playtime. It is recommended that an appropriate product, such as a deck sealing liquid or non toxic oil used for this purpose.
The $1,000 grant will be used
Walk board x 2, Bouncing board x1. The remaining funds will be spent on timber care products to treat the boards and ensure their longevity.
How they raise the rest of the funding
Fundraising events at the preschool