Remarkables Primary School students celebrate their new shade sail. Photo by James Beech
The long-awaited sails cost $30,000 and were paid for from the proceeds of the inaugural "Glittering Peaks" fundraising auction and dinner in November. The balance of the $38,000 raised has been earmarked for extra resources for the library.
Principal Debbie Dickson said yesterday two more sails were to be added, as part of the school's "Sun Smart" policy. Trees providing shade had yet to grow and shade sails were vital for children's health and safety, Mrs Dickson said.
• The first annual meeting of the Remarkables Parents Association will be held in the staff room of the Frankton school on Thursday, March 3, at 7.30pm. All welcome.
