A heartfelt appeal to create a new playground for children at Churchtown Primary School in memory of Alice Aguiar and Bebe King has officially surpassed its goal of £250,000.
£254,793 has now been raised as of Sunday morning and it follows a nationwide plea by Alice’s father on BBC News yesterday morning.
This new playground, which has been proposed by Alice’s parents as a way of honouring her memory, will serve as a joyful, healing space for all our pupils. It will be a place where they can do what children do best – play, explore and grow, and is designed to offer a variety of opportunities for over 700 children so they can each thrive in their own unique way.
This new playground will be a special space to remember Alice and Bebe, reflecting their characters and the joy they brought to Churchtown Primary.
A school spokesperson said “The current playground is too small for the number of children we have. While we creatively manage the space, the community has long expressed the need for its development. Now, more than ever, it’s time to make this vision a reality – a playground where the memories of Alice and Bebe can live on, and where children can find joy playing outside with their friends.
“The funds raised will go directly to developing a new, inclusive playground that reflects the love, hope, and resilience of our school community, as well as commemorating the energy and creativity of Alice and Bebe.
“The new playground will not only be a fitting tribute to Alice and Bebe but also a safe, welcoming space for every child at Churchtown Primary.”
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