By Rosalind Russell – Little Current Public School is now home to two Gaga Ball pits thanks to a donation from the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation.
When school administrators and School Council decided to enhance the school playground through fundraisers and donations, they reached out to Chief Patsy Corbiere and Band Council.
The ask was for a donation towards the purchase of supplies to build one small Gaga pit for the schoolyard, says Little Current Public School Principal Heather Pennie adding the First Nation offered to fund the entire project, so they were able to order and install the pits for the children.
The Gaga Ball pits are the beginning of the revitalization of the outdoor space at Little Current Public School.
The Township of NEMI (Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands) and Manitoulin Transport also made donations towards the playground enhancements with the School Council planning to add more playground equipment in the next school year.
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Little Current Public School students, from left, Ember McCulloch, Emma Larabie, Oliver Rampersad and Dominic Tomaselli display cards made to thank Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation Chief Patsy Corbiere and Band Council for donating two Gaga Ball pits to the school. Chief Corbiere and Education Counselor Gina Madahbee visited the school recently where students happily engaged in one of their favourite activities made possible through the generous contribution.
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Students from Little Current Public School play Gaga Ball in one of two pits donated by Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation. Rainbow District School Board joins with Little Current Public School in thanking Chief Patsy Corbiere and Band Council for supporting student well-being. Photos provided
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