Murrayburn Primary School in Sighthill is the only Scottish school still in with a chance of winning a makeover for their playground. The Ronseal Playground Project is a competition that will give one school £30,000 to transform their playground facilities.
Murrayburn is in the final six with the competition being decided on Facebook and the school to receive most ‘likes’ on their playground picture will be declared the winner. The only feature in their playground, a wooden train, was removed due to safety issues.
Unfortunately, Murrayburn is at a disadvantage as they have broken up for the summer holidays, so for example they are unable to send information home to parents and friends to get their support. The other schools in the final six are still in session.
We spoke to the chair of the parent council at Murrayburn, Carol Swan who said:-”It would mean everything to the children. There are no play facilities at all, so this would be a real treat. The large structure in place previously was ruined by bad weather such as the snow. If we were to win the money it would be an amazing start.”
The closing date for the competition is Friday 15th July 2011. Visit their Facebook page and like the playground picture to help them win the competition.
