The Florey Oval Refresh project at Florey Primary School has opened, with a portion of the Florey dry land oval transformed into a natural play space for students and wider community use.

The oval was officially opened during an event held at the school, with Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Violet Sheridan in attendance.

The project’s final design was shaped by feedback from Florey Primary School students and the local community during the public consultation process in 2023.

It was further developed with the school and representatives of the Ngunnawal community. The yarning circle – named after Aunty Violet – offers students a calm space to gather and chat with a focus on strengthening connection to community and country.

The result is a natural open space that promotes outdoor activity. It will be an engaging space for Florey Primary students to enjoy as part of their learning.

Outside of school hours, the public space offers great facilities for the wider community to relax, exercise and connect.

The new-look oval now boasts an all-abilities bike pump track and a small, irrigated lawn oval with goal posts. There is also a new outdoor activity and play space within the school boundary.

With plenty of seating, areas for inquisitive play, garden beds, fruit trees and open space there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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