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Y Thursday, July 3, 2008

Pasir Ris Secondary School
390 Tampines St 21
Singapore 529400

3 July 2008

Mr Mah Bow Tan
Minister of National Development
Member of Tampines GRC

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Dear Mr Mah

(Feedback about the playgrounds in Tampines and suggestions to improve them)

I am a student from Pasir Ris Secondary School, Class 2e6. I am writing to you is to provide you some feedbacks about the playgrounds in Tampines where also my school is located at and suggestions to improve them.

My class had a playground project based on our Literature textbook, Bridge To Terabithia. The setting of the novel is mainly in the woods and the characters lead a simple life. Basically we are supposed to use recycled materials and built a playground for the emotionally abused children in 3d model based on the novel. My group and I went online to find suitable materials for the playground. We suggested that we shall have a soft flooring and the facilities must be safe. Which means that the children will not get hurt so easily. The playground shall also allow the children to feel safe and comfortable.

After my school had moved back from the holding school in Bedok toTampines St 21, I noticed that the playgrounds looked dull and old. They are either not colourful or being vandalized by some inconsiderate kids. Some of them are also badly littered. Recently, I also saw children running about in the playgrounds but end up being injured. I think the reason for this is because that the floorings of the playgrounds are not safe and soft enough. The playgrounds also have limited facilities and they have sharp edges. This may cause injuries to the children who are not careful.

From what my group had researched on the materials suitable for the playground, we found that for the floorings of the playgrounds, we may use SSR(Silicone Sponge Rubber) can withstand the heat well, strong and durable, cheap and most importantly they are soft which means that the children will not be injured so easily and seriously. To make the playground a more safer place to play in, we shall make sure that all the play areas are protected from streets and traffics. Check that the outdoor environment for poisonous plants and remove them. You may also consider hiring more workers to keep the playground clean every now and then. We must also check the play equipment at least once a week, look for sharp edges, rough surfaces, and loose or broken parts.

Though I am in no position to advise you, but I hoped that you can consider my suggestions.

Thankyou.

Yours faithfully,
Lim Jiayan
(Student of Pasir Ris Secondary School)



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