Jan Juc Preschool welcomes new play addition

April 10, 2019 BY James Taylor

Campaigning from Jan Juc Preschool’s Parent Advisory Group has seen the establishment of a new sculpture made from recycled wood at the preschool.

CHILDREN at Jan Juc Preschool can now enjoy a new addition in their play area thanks to fundraising efforts from Jan Juc Preschool’s Parent Advisory Group (PAG).

Local artist Mark Trinham used wood from a gum tree which was removed from the area to create a sculpture garden of fungi, beetles and a giant butterfly resting on a flower.

Campaigning by Jan Juc Preschool’s PAG helped pay for the work as well as a grant from Surf Coast Shire’s Small Grants Program.

Jan Juc Preschool wishes to thank past PAG members, Surf Coast Shire as well as local businesses and the wider community who have supported the project.

The sculpture accompanies a vegetable garden, fruit trees, outdoor library, sandpit and dirt pit. Plans are now underway for the addition of a dry creek bed.

Jan Juc Preschool offers kindergarten for children aged 3-6. Enrolments for 2020 are now open until 16 June 2019.

Parents and families interested in touring the preschool are invited to attend an information evening on May 1 between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. The preschool’s open day is on May 4 from 11am-1pm.

For more information, visit janjucpreschool.com or phone 5261 2643.