1st Phase Comments (Planning stage)

Dear all,

You should by now, have completed Phase 1 (weeks 1-3 : Planning Stage) of the Playground Project and moved on to Phase 2(Weeks 4-5: Building Stage). Phase 3 (Presentation Stage) and Phase 4 (Reflections) will take place in weeks 6-7 just before the start of your MY exams. Some blogs of note from Phase 1:

Sec 2E8 Group 1, Myra's group:
Some great concepts here! You have put in effort to apply ideas from the novel and your research areas into the building of the playground. It is clear how they have helped to shape the design of your playground. Also, you have made use of interesting ideas like music and aromatherapy to help the children. I look forward to seeing your sketches and building process uploaded soon.

Sec 2E8 Group 2, Yufang's group:
So far, you have done detailed research on your special needs children and uploaded many pictures of playgrounds around your neighborhood with insightful comments. You have also listed all the ideas you've gotten from the novel. Do explain how they were derived in greater detail. You have taken special care to ensure that the materials used for your playground are safe for children to play in. Great planning!

Sec 2E8 Group 3, Marcus' group:
You have done extensive research on the playgrounds in your neighborhood and provided very insightful comments on each of them. I'm glad they have provided you with many ideas on how you can build a better playground. You have unique and creative concepts and I look forward to seeing your sketches and building process uploaded soon!

Sec 2E8 Group 6, Chee Yong's group:
Your group is very systematic and organised. So far, you have shown a lot of teamwork. You've uploaded a very clear breakdown of your budget and workplan in a table. I liked your uploaded videos which showed people testifying about how they overcame the fear of heights. That was convincing and a great way to persuade others that your playground concepts would work. Well done, you're on the right track!