A brief introduction
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Castle Park Elementary School was built in 2000. Since that time the grounds have lost trees and shrubs due to poor soil conditions and currently there is a significant lack of shade in the front and back fields. Inspired largely by a group of teachers at the school, a concept plan was created in 2012 for a natural outdoor play area; however, due to unforeseen circumstances within the School District the project had to be put on hold. The time is right to revisit this project and moving forward it will be known as the Castle Park Learning Garden. There will be lots of opportunities in the coming year to get involved in this project so stay tuned for more information.
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The Learning Garden committee is still in need of volunteers for the financial and project management aspects, so if you are interested please contact us.
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News & Milestones |
Meeting Minutes |
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January, 2019 - Thank you parents for your generous contributions to the Learning Garden Project through School Cash Online (currently > $2500)
November 23, 2018 - Children's entertainer Will Stroet performed a concert at the school and > $1,500 was raised for the Learning Garden Project. October, 2018 - Great Pumpkin Contest fundraiser brought in $165.10 September 24, 2018 - Port Coquitlam City Council awarded a grant of $10,000, matching the $10,000 committed by PAC for the Learning Garden Project. September 9, 2018 - Official opening for vegetable garden planters August 2018 - Meetings with SD43 to discuss quotes/phases June 18, 2018 - Concept Plan (above) received from Connect Landscape April 19, 2018 - Learning Garden Committee is formed c/o Mrs. Olson |
