Grandview/¿uuqinak’uuh elementary has reinvented itself as an Earth School by integrating themes of water, forest, earth and sky into its curriculum
By Naoibh O’Connor, Staff writer - February 24, 2011
Almost two years ago, Toronto-based Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds approached the City of Vancouver about creating a natural playspace in the city—ING Direct was offering a $100,000 grant for the project. Vision Vancouver Coun. Andrea Reimer, a former Green Party school trustee, suggested Grandview elementary as the ideal site due to its Earth School plan, and the need for greenspace in the neighbourhood.
