Bush classroom may re-open at Pretty Beach

Pretty Beach Public School could have a bush classroom, thank to the efforts of the school's P and C Association, the Killcare Wagstaffe Trust and the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association.

The open air classroom would be an area with basic seating, situated among the trees on the slope in the school grounds.

An open air classroom at the school was abandoned some years ago due to Department of Education safety concerns about falling branches.

As a first step, an arboriculturist has been engaged to prepare a report that will meet the department's requirements.

Local resident Ms Kate Consterdine has assisted the process with her extensive knowledge of both the bush environment and the past operation of the bush classroom.

Once the initial report is received a quote will be obtained from an arborist on the cost of carrying out any required work.

Newsletter, 4 Aug 2016

Peta Colebatch, WTKCA