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WHY SURVEY PEOPLE? |
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Surveying people is an effective way to get people interested in transforming your school grounds. Asking them for ideas includes them in the process and starts to generate a sense of ownership of the project. Because the schoolyard is a space that is designed for children, it is essential to involve all the children in the school right from the outset. This can be done by holding brainstorming sessions with every class in the school to discover the children's feelings about the grounds and gather their ideas for making improvements. You never know who in the community might be able to help you with your project. Consulting with the whole school community, neighbours, and as many sectors of the broader community as possible raises awareness on what you are trying to accomplish and involves people who can contribute to your project. Survey everyone in the school and as many different individuals and groups as possible from the local community including the school grounds planning team, students, teachers, parents, caretaking and support staff, neighbours, local businesses and community groups. Surveying people is a practical approach that:
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