A brand-new playground has been completed at Rye Primary School as part of upgrade and modernisation works. 

The new playground has equipment to cater for all ages groups and abilities, and was designed with input from students at the school. 

Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh celebrated the completion of the project with Principal Lachlan Featherstone and students.  

The state government committed $200,000 in the 2023-2024 budget to the project to improve facilities for the nearly 400 students. 

Quotes Attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh 

“Support from the state government means Rye Primary has been able to build this play area. It was fantastic to see the kids' smiling faces on the completed playground.” 

“I visited the school to see the older playground when we made the announcement back in 2023, and this new site is an incredible contrast.” 

Quote Attributable to Rye Primary School Principal Lachlan Featherstone  

“The Rye Primary School Captains and Foundation students were excited to officially open our brand-new playgrounds with Tom McIntosh recently.” 

“The playgrounds were designed to enhance the physical, social, and emotional well-being of our students who were involved in the initial design phase. The vibrant play spaces encourage active lifestyles, offering students opportunities to engage in fun, safe, and challenging activities.” 

“This exciting addition is a key investment in our students, benefits our amazing school community and reinforces our goal to provide a world class learning experience for Rye Primary School students.”