Port Edward school will be receiving $50,000 from the province for playground equipment, the provincial government announced today.
The $50,000 is part of $3.3 million being provided to 80 schools across the 60 school districts in the province for the repair, improvement and replacement of playgrounds. Also receiving $50,000 is Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary in Skidegate.
"Our government is committed to providing students and communities with safe and modern playground facilities to promote play-based learning, physical activity and healthy lifestyles," said Education Minister George Abbott in a statement.