2025 - 2026 Campus Upgrades
We’re upgrading the primary and preschool playgrounds to make them more enjoyable and experiential for the children.
Playground Upgrades
We recognise that the playgrounds are past their prime and that they will be improved with a new design that keeps the elements that the children told us they love, as well as adding new features.
The focus of the design will be to also use natural materials like stone and wood as much as possible plus increased planting to create beautiful green spaces for the children as well as our native visitors such as the birds and possums.
Design concept
You can view the design concept drawings for the preschool and primary school playgrounds.
What are we upgrading
Preschool playground elements
- multipurpose synthetic grass area
- new shade structure
- sandpit with sandplay kitchen and water play tap
- cubby house
- climbing structure for upper body
- log teepee
- timber hopping logs
- digging patch and mud play
- vegetable and herb gardens
- large trees for natural shade and light
Primary school elements
- multipurpose short pile synthetic grass for all sports
- basketball
- upgraded sandpit area
- new cubby house
- sandpit and spider refurbishment
- sandstone and log seating areas
- mud play / water access
- benches and stools for different gathering zones
- vegetable and herb garden
- more native plants
Timeline & Funding
Timeline
It’s a big project! Construction will begin in early December and continue into next year. We anticipate that both the preschool and primary playgrounds will be completed by the end of Term 1, 2026.
The builders will commence construction at the rear of the school and work their way forward to the Cycle 1 preschool playground.
Funding
The project will be funded by the following;
- Majority from school reserve funds
- Generous donations from Montessori families
- Government grant of $25,000 for the primary all purpose court
If you'd like to contribute to this project, your donation will help a lot. You can buy a log or a sandstone block or even a cubby house and have your family name engraved in it. If interested, please contact rob.yeldon@montessori.nsw.edu.au
Will this impact the use of the playgrounds?
It is likely that we will need to put some plans in place to accommodate the construction in Term 1, 2026. We will ensure that safety is uppermost at all times, and make alternative arrangements as required. We will update you on the schedule of work and any impact as we go.
What else is planned for campus improvements?
We have plans to upgrade the school campus to make it more beautiful, accessible, safe and enjoyable for years to come. Following is a list of some of the projects we'd like to be able to fund over the next 2 years;
Preschool kitchen island - The central kitchen island on the Cycle 1 verandah will be replaced during the summer holidays 2025. This unit is used for cooking, craft activities and washing. It will improve accessibility and functionality for the children and teachers.
Front of school and entrance
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Entrance gate and fencing upgrades for better security
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Installation of security cameras at the front of the school
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Shelter area around Cycle 1 classrooms for weather protection
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Improvements to the front courtyard as a gathering place
Student facilities
- Classroom furniture and accessories as needed
- Bathroom upgrades
- Carpet / flooring updates as needed
Feedback and questions If you’d like to know more, please feel free to get in touch by calling or emailing admin@montessori.nsw.edu.au
