September 2013, approx 6 weeks to complete.
Twin tree houses was the brief. Connected by a clatter bridge. A fireman's pole and slide climbing walls were also added.
The kindy had a large cotton tree that the children love to climb so we added a plank bridge from the tree house to the tree and built decks around existing trees.
An existing pebble creek bed was extended and large sandstone rocks placed in a semi circle so that in winter the water play creek bed converted into a fire pit, perfect for those camp out evenings.
A special feature in this design was the addition of a meeting circle made with a ring of sand stone rocks. We put turf inside the circle to add a lush green space which is a magnet for lunches, storytime and play.
A weeping mulberry was planted delighting children and teachers alike, as did the colourful maple planted to remind Tracy of Canada.
Meeting Circle
Native Planting
Twin Tree Houses
Meeting Circle construction
Bridges and connections
Decks around existing tree
Climb walls, Rope bridges
Meeting circle becomes an outdoor classroom