CSCC Playground Improvement
Help Us Build a Brighter, Healthier Future for Our Students
Help Us Build a Brighter, Healthier Future for Our Students
A Community Playground Project at École St. Angela Merici
At École St. Angela Merici, play is more than just fun—it’s essential. Our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students need a new, modern play structure to support their physical health, mental well-being, and social development. That’s why we’re launching a community-led fundraising campaign to build a new playground that will benefit both students and families for years to come.
The Project: A New Playground for a Growing Community
The current early years play structure at École St. Angela Merici is due for replacement. Unfortunately, outdoor play equipment is not included in government funding, meaning the full cost of maintaining and upgrading these spaces falls on our school and community.
We have currently raised $95,000 of our $150,000 goal, which will fund:
- A new, age-appropriate play structure designed for children aged 5–7
- Improved landscape and safety surfacing
- A welcoming space for students during school hours and for families year-round
This new space will be inclusive, engaging, and safe—a true hub where learning, play, and community come together.
Project Overview
Project Name: École St. Angela Merici Early-Years Playground
Target Age Group: Kindergarten to Grade 3 (Ages 5–9)
Total Budget: $150,000 (Breakdown)
Funding Source: 100% community fundraising
Executive Summary:
The current play structure used by our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students has reached the end of its functional life. Fundraising for a new structure began in 2021. As the project scope was being developed, it became clear that recent changes at Ecole St. Angela Merici have introduced new needs that this project can help address.
In 2017, the opening of St. Nicholas School resulted in the transfer of English program students from St. Angela Merici, reducing our student population by 250 children. This shift also led to a decrease in staffing and a reduction in school funding. One of the challenges created by this change is the supervision of three separate play areas, which has become more difficult with fewer staff members.
Additionally, with fewer students, we anticipate the number of portable classrooms on site will be reduced by four. This will open up space along the west side of the school grounds. In light of these changes and in taking a proactive approach to updating our outdoor spaces, we plan to relocate the Kindergarten to Grade 1 play structure to this newly available west side, just south of the existing Grade 2–3 structure.
This relocation will allow us to redesign the space with a modern play structure and create a more efficient layout that enhances both play opportunities and supervision.
Scope:
- Removal of the existing k-1 play structure at the front of the school
- Landscaping and relocation of the existing bike racks to the front of the school
- Anticipated removal of 2-4 portable classrooms and landscaping (RCSD expense)
- Landscaping for new play structure installation
- Purchase and installation of new play structure to be installed near existing bike rack location
- Installation of inclusive/safe surfacing materials
Drawings/Renderings:
Timeline: Fundraising and planning throughout 2025–2026, with construction targeted for Summer 2026
This playground is a lasting investment in our students, our neighborhood, and our shared future.
Calendar of Fundraising Events
We’re planning a variety of fun, family-friendly events to help us reach our goal and bring the community together along the way. Check back regularly as new events are added!
Upcoming Events:
- Fall 50/50 – [Date TBD]
- Sarcan Drop n Go – on-going
- Annual Online Auction – Accepting item donations now!
Have an idea or want to host a fundraising event? We’d love to hear from you!
How You Can Help
Sponsorship & Monetary Donations
We welcome donations of any size—every dollar makes a meaningful impact. Sponsors will receive recognition through:
- Signage on the completed playground
- Mentions in our school newsletters, social media, and event materials
- Community-wide gratitude and visibility
If you’re ready to support this exciting project, here’s how you can help:
- Donation (Charitable Tax Receipt) through Regina Catholic School Division. Please see instruction document in the link above; Instructions – Donations (Charitable Tax Receipt). Donation link at the bottom of the page.
- Corporate or Community Sponsorship. Please feel free to download or print a copy of the sponsorship letter for family, friends, employers, unions or any other organizations that may be interested in supporting our efforts. Please see corporate sponsorship in the link above; Corporate Sponsorship Letter
In-Kind Contributions
Can your business provide:
- Gift cards, merchandise, or experiences – items like this are used for fundraiser raffles or our annual online auction. Contact stangelaauction@gmail.com for raffle or auction-related donations.
- Construction, landscaping, or installation services – funds are being raised for the purchase of the new equipment, but installation costs are also a major factor in the overall fundraising requirements. Labour and equipment donations are extremely valuable for the installation phase. Contact stangelaplayground@gmail.com if you can support our construction needs.
Creative Collaborations
We’re open to working with businesses or community members on unique partnership ideas that help us reach our fundraising goals. Email us at stangelaplayground@gmail.com and let’s work together!
Thank you for helping us build a space where children can laugh, learn, and thrive—together.
Instructions – Donations (Charitable Tax Receipt)
Personal donations (tax receipt)
- Click RCSD donation link
- Under ‘Gift Information’ section, select the amount for donation. In the ‘Fund Destination’ drop down menu select Ecole St. Angela Merici.
- If this is a tribute or honorary gift, please select the appropriate information in the ‘Tribute Information’ section.
- To ensure that the money being donated is allocated to the playground in the ‘Message to School Board’ section please indicate that the money is to be used for playground fundraising.
- Upon completion of the donation, a Tax Receipt will be sent via email.