Two local politicians, one state and the other a federal one, have thrown their weight behind a fundraiser that could be a game changer for Beverley Park School.
MPs Greg Warren and Dr Mike Freelander last week dropped in to school to see for themselves how a new playground would boost the learning capacity of students enrolled at Beverley Park.
Principal of Beverley Park School Jacquie Lockyer gave them a tour of the school and the playground facilities, which are the focus of this year’s Campbelltown Council Mayor’s charity gala dinner.
The gala dinner will be held on Saturday, June 17 at Campbelltown Arts Centre, with money raised to go towards a new inclusive playground.
“This will give children with disabilities from the Campbelltown area the chance to get a quality education,” Mr Warren said.
“I fully support the school and if required I will fully support matching the money raised at the dinner with a Community Building Partnership grant from the NSW Government.
“Council’s Mayoral Ball is a fantastic long term local initiative that has supported many great causes over the years, and I am delighted to see Beverley Park included this year as one of our most important local schools.’’
The dinner is a black tie event with live entertainment, guest speakers and a three course dinner.
The funds raised will go towards building a space that provides outdoor learning opportunities and which is more suitable to the individual needs of students with physical, intellectual or multiple disabilities.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Beverley Park has provided an essential service to children with disabilities in our area for nearly 80 years,’’ Dr Freelander said after the tour of the school.[/social_quote]
“I have personally been involved with the school for over 40 years.
“The present playground arrangements are unsuitable for children with severe mental and physical disabilities, from which many children at Beverley Park suffer.
“These children deserve the same play opportunities as all other children,” Dr Freelander said.
