YOUR NEEDS, YOUR SPACE
Play doesn’t stop when we reach school age however; it is how children extend themselves socially and physically while building their confidence and self-worth.
Every community will have different needs - around your student's developmental needs, the space you have available, the age groups you need to cater for and your budget.
age and developmentally appropriate play options
We know that in their early years, children learn through play, and play-based learning has become the foundation of our early childhood education system. It is a learning system that is process driven and focussed on each child’s experience rather than achieving a specific outcome.
When children engage in play, they are more motivated to learn and develop positive feelings towards learning. Each age group has different needs; let’s explore those below.
LOWER PRIMARY
Focus:
- Providing safe spaces to explore
- Sensory Activation
- Problem Solving
- Building Independence
UPPER PRIMARY
Focus:
- Multiple socialisation opportunities
- Active play
- Introducing “safe risk”
- Personal growth challenges
ALL AGES PRIMARY
Focus:
- Non-prescribed play options
- Playspace zoning to allow for quiet, active and social play
- Different access options to suit all-ages
- Imaginative play for socialisation and cooperation
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Focus:
- Social inclusion
- Focus on different nodes of activity – “play” is not cool
- Zoning to allow for quiet interactions, active movement and socialisation
- Adaptable spaces to suit changing popular trends
Inspired by Nature
Rustik re-imagines nature play and the integration of natural elements into playscape design. Delivering environmentally sustainable sculptural elements brings refreshed innovation to playground design, integrating sustainably sourced Australian hardwood timbers with climbing nets and architecturally inspired stainless-steel elements.
uniquely Australian
Timber for Rustik nature play elements and systems is sourced from the Pilliga region of NSW; sustainably grown and responsibly harvested Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxlylon).
This region is renowned for growing dense, durable, and fine-grained timber, and because of the natural dry conditions the finished timbers have low moisture content, resulting in thin sap wood and minimal shrinkage when cut.
Created to encourage unstructured play, each of the Rustik pieces offers an array of climbing, height and exploration opportunities, allowing multiple children to build their strength and skill in a socially inclusive environment.
We are proud to be able to re-integrate these unique pieces back into the Australian landscape in an environmentally responsible way.
Robust & Challenging
Packed with physical challenges, robust materials and new play experiences, Frontiers breaks free from traditional play and lets children discover their own path.
The dynamic, curved shaping and stainless-steel aesthetic encourages non-prescribed play with multiple entry and exit points. Daring play features abound, focused on helping children build their core and upper body strength.
Suitable for children aged 5 and over, the Frontiers units encourage problem solving as children learn how to traverse the system and challenge themselves to experience all the features it has to offer.
Offering great points of outlook from the top of the system as well as areas for contemplation and relaxation, the Frontiers systems have been designed to provide opportunities for children to improve their balance, coordination and social interaction while only utilising a small recreational area.
Manufactured from the highest quality materials, the Frontiers systems are low-maintenance and incredibly durable, ensuring that this play piece will serve its community for many years to come.
Explore dynamic play opportunities and a totally new aesthetic. Discover a new path whilst you climb, crawl and chill on the next generation of stainless-steel multi-play.
introducing zenith
Inspired by the stunning constellations visible to us in the night sky, we have captured the wonder of the stars in a modern aesthetic designed to attract children of all ages.
This unique set of play systems brings together a range of play interactions centring around stainless steel slide towers and high-quality net configurations, all of which deliver extraordinary play value and physical challenge to create healthy, active communities.
unique aesthetics
There are two distinct looks to the Zenith systems with the inclusion of CGL panels to add aesthetic interest.
The 3D Grass look panels are inspired by the colours of nature, delivering a low-maintenance and robust alternative to traditional timber nature play.
A bolder, brighter choice, the Swiss panels add a pop of colour to the playspace, as well as an additional climbing feature.
Contributing to the signature Zenith aesthetic are the brightly coloured ball clamps, reminiscent of star constellations. Brightly coloured panels and the stepped post height help to spark children’s curiosity and wonder, inviting them to come and experience everything the systems have to offer.
Amalgamating the stunning outlooks from the top of the slide towers with a range of climbing challenges extends coordination and motor skills through physical interaction.
Non-prescribed entry and exit points encourage children to navigate their own path through the system, providing outdoor free play opportunities that give children an outlet to express their emotions, exert themselves and challenge their fears.
The provision of slide towers at two different heights caters to children of different age groups and levels of daring; the adrenaline inducing slide a just reward for conquering the towering heights.
A modular system, Zenith can be configured to suit the requirements of your landscape and budget.
- Alpha – Offers 2 slide towers at 1.1m and 1.9m high, joined by the central net system
- Beta – Offers a 1.9m slide tower and the net system
- Gamma –Net system with signature CGL panels
- Omega – Net System only
