Four schools in St George and Sutherland Shire will open their playgrounds for everyone to use over the summer holidays.
They are among 42 schools in NSW chosen in a new state government initiative “to broaden community recreation and open space options” over the holiday period.
The schools include:
- Bangor Public School
- Georges River College - Hurstville Boy High School
- Mortdale Public School
- Illawong Public School
Education Minister Rob Stokes launched the Come Play Summer Pilot Program.
“Schools are an important part of every community and often occupy prime open space. Instead of locking the gate this summer, the trial program will share this public space to allow people to exercise and play at their local school over the summer holiday break,” Mr Stokes said.
“We are trialing the program during the holidays with selected schools opening up their playgrounds, ovals and sports courts for the enjoyment of their communities.
“Participating schools will receive a $15,000 grant to help upgrade their facilities for community and school use.
“Our schools have a range of quality recreational and play facilities and we are making them accessible to the broader community outside of the school term.”
Schools participating in the program will be open from 8am to 6pm from 23 December to the end of the school holidays in late January.
