Pupils at Garston School will soon have their own play structure on the school grounds, designed to improve their fitness and agility.
The play structure has been bought with the help of a $5373 grant from the Community Trust of Southland and the fundraising efforts of the Garston community.
The school is one of 11 organisations in Northern, Central and Western Southland areas to benefit from a total of $95,698 approved funding in the latest grants round.
Garston School principal Kathryn O'Loughlin said development of the $33,000 multipurpose fitness and play structure had started and installation was expected to be completed this week.
The new structure would be used for both physical education lessons and general play - previously the pupils only had a couple of swings.
Community Trust of Southland chief executive John Prendergast said trustees were impressed by the school's fundraising efforts.
"Because of that dedication, Garston pupils can now climb, swing and play to their hearts content, all while learning some valuable skills along the way."
Other grants include: Central Southland Senior Citizens Welfare Centre ($1529); Lochiel School ($750); Nightcaps Community Medical Trust ($50,000); Ohai Senior Citizens Association ($510); Order of St John Winton ($10,000); Riverton Community Charitable Trust ($8,800); Te Anau Golden Age Club ($1060); Te Oruanui Incorporated Society ($11,036); Tuatapere and District Promotions Incorporated ($5000); Tuatapere Senior Citizens Association ($1640).
