The Hon Jason Clare MP
Minister for Education
Member for Blaxland
The Hon Andrew Leigh MP
Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury
Member for Fenner
4 May 2026
Playground upgrade opening at Cranleigh School
Minister for Education and Federal Member for Blaxland, Jason Clare and Member for Fenner AM Andrew Leigh today opened a new playground upgrade at Cranleigh School in Holt, ACT.
The playground upgrade includes the replacement of six existing soft fall areas and the installation of a new soft fall zone featuring a new double swing, giant sandpit and shade sails.
The playground upgrade will give Cranleigh School students and community groups a safe, compliant environment that supports students to access fixed play equipment confidently and securely.
The Commonwealth Government has provided funding of $250,000 through the Schools Upgrade Fund towards this project, with additional funds coming from Cranleigh School.
The Schools Upgrade Fund is delivering funding to improve school facilities across the country,
The entire Cranleigh School community will benefit from this playground upgrade to be utilised by the local community groups and hirers who access the school grounds.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education and Member for Blaxland Jason Clare:
“As Education Minister, I asked for this funding to go to schools with the greatest need. That includes places like Cranleigh School.”
“We know a lot of learning happens inside the classroom, but what happens outside can be just as important. Playground facilities like this teach our kids to share, socialise, improve their physical and mental health and their overall wellbeing.”
“This facility is also about building the school community here, and I thank everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen.”
Quotes attributable to Andrew Leigh Member for Fenner:
“A good schoolyard is a place where children build confidence, friendships, independence and imagination. This investment means more students can swing, dig, explore and play safely, which is exactly the kind of serious business children should be getting up to.”
More information about the Schools Upgrade Fund can be found at: https://www.education.gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund
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