Petersfield Primary & Infant School (PPIS)
2022 PLAYGROUND & GARDEN PROJECT
PROPOSAL
www.jvdffoundation.org
ABOUT US The Joseph and Vera Douglas Family Foundation, Inc. (JVDFF) is a 501c3 organization that serves at-risk communities in Jamaica by providing education support; health & wellbeing workshops; advocacy and resources; and entrepreneurship training for women.
The Joseph & Vera Douglas Family Foundation, Inc. works primarily in Petersfield, one of Jamaica’s poorest communities located in Westmoreland parish. JVDFF has adopted the Petersfield Primary & Infant School (PPIS) and is working with the school leadership to provide the resources to ensure robust and engaging learning experiences for the 700+ students ages 4-12 that attend the school.
www.jvdffoundation.org
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PROJECT OVERVIEW The Petersfield Primary & Infant School Playground Build will include the installation of a new playground structure, chess/checkers game tables, benches, and revitalizing the current Peace Garden into a Learning Garden.
The Learning Garden will provide an opportunity for students to learn agriculture, practice mindfulness & yoga, and grow food that can be distributed to the Petersfield Primary & Infant School families.
The goals of this project are to:
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Build a sustainable playground & learning garden at the Petersfield
Primary & Infant School;
¤ Provide a safe and engaging play space for students to participate in play that promotes healthy physical, social, emotional & intellectual development;
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Teach hands-on Agriculture competencies that will equip students
with
the
knowledge
and
experience
to
grow
food,
learn
about
sustainable farming, and acquire lifelong skills;
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introduce students to careers in Agriculture to spark interest in the
Agriculture sector and cultivate career readiness; and
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Develop
entrepreneurship
know-how
through
a
school-sponsored
farmers market
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THE WHY "PLAY IS OUR BRAIN'S FAVORITE PART OF LEARNING." (D. ACKERMAN) Petersfield Primary & Infant School was built in the 19th century by the Anglican Church. It was revamped
in
1965
to
update
the
school's
structure. Unfortunately, the school could not afford to add a playground at any point during its long history. This will be the school's first playground!
We believe that every child deserves a safe & engaging
place
to
play.
According
to
the
American Academy of Pediatrics, "Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their
imagination,
cognitive,
and
dexterity,
emotional
and
strength.
physical, Play
is
important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage
and
interact
in
the
world
around
them."
In providing a space to play with a learning garden, our goal is to assist PPIS educators with
working
with
students
&
families
to
cultivate an appreciation for the environment and
lifelong
skills
for
students.
Students
will
have access to hands-on experiences that will connect
Agriculture
to
food
stability
and
environmental wellness.
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EQUIPMENT
Playground structure Quantity: 1
Raised garden beds Quantity: 4
Game Tables Quantity: 4 Benches Quantity: 4 P.05
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE
$14,250
LABOR
$1,000
GAME TABLES
$4,000
PLAQUES
$2,500
SIGNAGE
$900
MEALS & WATER
$525
RAISED BEDS
$600
PLANTS/SOIL
$1,000
POT/PLANTERS
$400
BENCHES
$2,000
T-SHIRTS
$1,000 GRAND TOTAL:
$28, 075
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TIMELINE FEB 2022
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Finalize playground budget Launch fundraising group & set monthly goals Send out sponsorship letters Planter pots delivered to the school for painting
APRIL 2022 ☆ ☆ ☆
Finalize sponsors & send sponsorship confirmation
letters Reach 25% of fundraising goal Design build tshirt
MAY 2022 ☆ ☆
Sponsorship payments due Finalize lodging/transportation/food for volunteers
JUN 2022 ☆
Reach 50% of fundraising goal
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AUGUST 2022 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Order game tables, benches & garden beds Order plaques for benches/tables/beds Reach 75% of fundraising goal Finalize build day schedule
SEPT 2022
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Students plant seeds in pots Reach 90% of fundraising goal Order build day tshirts Recruit local volunteers
OCT 2022 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Dig holes for playground base Raised garden beds completed & placed in position at school Reach 100% of fundraising goal Complete playground payment
NOV 2022
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Game tables and benches delivered to school & placed in position Build playground and garden Playground structure transported to school Complete playground base
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SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS GAME TABLE SEAT: $500 • Sponsor name on plaque mounted on a seat • Acknowledgment on social media & JVDFF website as a sponsor • Logo or name on build day tshirts • Logo or name on event banner • Tax receipt
GARDEN BED PANEL: $400 • Sponsor name on plaque mounted on garden bed panel • Acknowledgment on social media & JVDFF website as a sponsor • Logo or name on build day tshirts • Tax receipt
BENCH: $250 • Sponsor name on plaque mounted on a bench • Acknowledgment on social media & JVDFF website as a sponsor • Tax receipt
INDIVIDUAL: $150 • Acknowledgment on social media & JVDFF website as a sponsor • Tax receipt
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CONTACT
www.jvdffoundation.org
jvdfoundation@gmail.com