Play It Forward

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Play It Forward: Building Spaces for Play, Growth, and Connection

We’re launching a bold new campaign—Play It Forward—to raise $1 million in support of vibrant, safe, and accessible outdoor play and learning spaces for all our students, while also strengthening our long-term financial sustainability.

Why It Matters

Outdoor play isn’t just a break from learning—it is learning. From Kindergarten to Grade 12, students need space to move, imagine, explore, and connect. We believe every child deserves access to safe, welcoming play spaces that support their development, well-being, and joy.

But today, our outdoor spaces are falling short of that vision.

Challenges at the Elementary Campus

  • Gravel soccer field leads to frequent injuries—scraped knees, torn clothing, and safety concerns are a daily reality.
  • Flooding in the back field has forced us to close the playground at times, cutting students off from essential playtime.
  • The aging playground is no longer up to the standards our students deserve.
  • Accessibility is limited, with steps leading to the playground making it difficult for all students to access the space.

Challenges at the Secondary Campus

  • Students in Grades 7–12 lack sufficient outdoor play areas, especially structured and safe places to move and socialize year round.

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This is a preliminary concept of what the outdoor play and sports area at the elementary campus could look like. We are in early stages of planning for this, and will have more accurate drawings to share in the future.

Looking Ahead: A Vision for the Future

Thanks to the flexibility recently granted by our lenders, we finally have the opportunity to invest in our facilities again. Our plan includes:

  • A new flexible outdoor sports area
  • A new playground at the elementary campus
  • A retractable roof over the courtyard to students have a place to play outdoors year round at the secondary campus
  • Reduce debt to ensure a more sustainable and flexible future

But to do it all, we must raise the full $1 million. Every part of the project—from playgrounds to play structures to financial sustainability—relies on full funding.

Your Impact

By giving to Play It Forward, you’re investing in:

  • Healthier, happier students
  • Safer, more inclusive spaces
  • A financially strong future for our school

Let’s build the spaces our students need—and the future they deserve.

Will you Play It Forward?

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We have raised $207,000 so far!

Ways to Give

  • Cheque (payable to John Knox Christian School)
  • Online via credit card: Visit johnknoxbc.org/donate
  • Pre Authorized Payment (PAP). Please email development@johnknoxbc.org or call 604.522.1410
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