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TGS - Environmental Design

Project 2026

To provide exciting, experiential opportunities for students
To foster a creative environment to develop innovation in learners
To allow for physical activity in a range of ways
To attract community members out of school hours, to prevent damage

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Rationale:

We continue to develop a physical environment that supports creative and innovative opportunities for students and community members. Significant funds are put aside each year for this Environmental Design Project, which commenced in 2018 and will continue to be a focus for years to come. The development of the school grounds is based on the CPTED model.

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/crime-prevention-through-environmental-design-394571

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Outdoor Aims for 2026

Development of a new junior playground

Larger tree planting on the field.

Continued Orchard and Community Garden

Camera network extension

Establish Outdoor Inn

Continue to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our students and community members.

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Indoor Aims, 2026

Continued development of sensory, withdrawal spaces (Zen Den)

Development of a recording studio

Decals for Library toilet area

Window and cupboard units for Marble Run (Science Space)

Outdoor Inn plants and furniture

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2026 Plan

Goal from Strategic Plan	Specific Goals	Tasks	Costs	Supporting Documentation
To develop and aesthetically pleasing environment that brings pride to the students and the community and ensures the assets of the property are fully utilised 2026 Property Plan	Work through the projects outlined in the Aims. Keep a series of exciting new things happening for the kids and for the community, Turf Repair - Central Park	See Aims. Big project is the junior playground and PTA will be supporting this development Replacement of section	80K 5K	Playground plans and completions
	Planting out target areas	Larger trees around field Orchard area. Develop partnerships with Auckland Council to access plants	10K	Landscaping plans Agreements re: plant supply
	Maintain a safe and healthy environment	Increased Signage Gardening support through Enviro projects Maintenance schedules BWOF	5K Plus additional wages for gardener	Board Reports Compliance reports