Share Our Space is on again these autumn school holidays. We look forward to opening NSW public school spaces for our communities to share and enjoy this year. Please check below for a list of participating schools.
About Share Our Space
Through Share Our Space, public schools are able to offer local communities safe and open spaces to use during school holiday breaks. We want to place schools at the heart of our communities, and keep school spaces active all year round.
What’s great about Share Our Space?
A unique program that opens school green and play spaces in the holidays and supports the Premier's Priority to increase open space for the people of NSW.
Prioritises schools in areas across NSW that don’t have a lot of open, quality community spaces.
Places schools at the heart of their communities and recognises the important role they play in supporting local people.
- Provides quiet time out of school hours for adults and children.
- A space to gather with your friends and neighbours or for kids to play sports.
Key things to know about Share Our Space:
- Share Our Space will be operating in participating schools from Monday 5 April - Friday 16 April.
- Gates are opened by 8am, and closed from 5pm each day.
- To remind visitors to maintain appropriate physical distancing and COVID safe hygiene practices, additional signage will be provided. A weekly external cleaning service will also be provided to all Share Our Space schools during the holidays and at the end of the program.
- The list of schools that are open may change because of emergencies or natural disasters.
- Each school will have only one gate open during Share Our Space.
- School toilets are not open during Share Our Space.
More information for principals (NB: password protected)
Share our Space enquiries – email sinsw.shareourspace@det.nsw.edu.au.
We want to see how local communities are enjoying Share Our Space! Share photos and videos on social media using the hashtags #ShareOurSpace #LoveWhereYouLearn.
Share our Space activities
NSW Police/PCYC FIT FOR LIFE will be hosting an activity at two schools;
Prairiewood High School
Address: 203-215 Restwell Rd, Prairiewood, 2176
Gate Open: 8am
Activation Time: 9am - 10:30am
Dates:
Week 1 - Tues 6th and Fri 9th April
Week 2 - Tues 13th and Thurs 15th April
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3rgjxgc
Entrance/Gate: Prairie vale Rd Gate 4 Main Entrance – next to Block D (pedestrian access only).
Seven Hills High School
Address: Johnson Ave, Seven Hills 2147
Entrance gate: Double gates on Johnson Ave.
Gate Open: 8am
Activation Time: 9am - 10:30am
Dates:
Week 1 - Tues 6th and Thurs 8th April
Week 2 - Tues 13th and Thurs 15th April
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3lIQG2U
Entrance/gate: Double gates on Johnson Ave (south) next to bus stop & Block G (pedestrian access only via driveway).
Contact:
PCYC: David Gitz 0490 431 601
Other events taking place over autumn holidays
Young people and families in regional communities hit hardest by the impacts of COVID-19 border closures, bush fires and still impacted by drought will be able to enjoy a range of activities in April.
As part of the Office for Regional Youth Holiday Break program, PCYC is jumping back on the road this coming April 2021 and undertaking a regional tour, to visit some of our favourite locations!
We will be loading up the PCYC fun-mobile and heading out on the open road, bringing night discos, BBQs and a whole lot of fun right to your backyard!
All events are completely FREE to attend and are open to everyone. The BBQ & Beats tour is funded by a grant from the Office of Regional Youth and will be run with help from NSW Police. Click here for more information.
Towns participating: Moree, Warren, Albury, Narooma, Bourke, Moruya, Brewarrina, Walgett, Coffs Harbour, and Narrabri.
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| Annangrove Road | |
| Carpenter Lane | |
| Jersey Street | |
| Attunga Street | |
| Edmondson Avenue | |
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The Round Drive - oval gate near basketball court
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| Barnett Street | |
| Nellinda Street | |
| We Street | |
| Athena Court | |
| Crewe Lane | |
| Golding Avenue | |
| Belltrees Road | |
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Henry Street
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Old Belmont Road
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King Georges Road
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| Gordon Street | |
| Duncan Street | |
| Keera Street | |
| Black Hill Road | |
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Rowland Street
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| Dewrang Street | |
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Coughlan Road - second gate west of bus bay
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Water Street
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Blighty School Road
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Lindsays Road
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| Bogan Gate Street | |
| Bollwarra Road | |
| Bright Street | |
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Texas Street
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| Boomi Street | |
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The Escort Way
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| Bowning Road | |
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Hampden Street
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Parramatta Road - pedestrian gate next to driveway gate
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Northern Road
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| West Street | |
| Church Street | |
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Bunnaloo Road
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| Church Street | |
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Howlong-Burrumbuttock Road
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Valley Road - pedestrian gate located behind the hall
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Chamberlain Street
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Tilga Street – pedestrian gate
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| Newman Street | |
| Icely Street | |
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Elizabeth Street
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| Byron Street | |
| Third Street | |
| Hutton Street | |
| Carinya School |
Colebourne Avenue
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| Glover Street | |
| David Street | |
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Briggsvale Road
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Coolah Road
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Park Avenue - gate adjacent to administration demountable
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Spencer Street - Gate B
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Dickinson Street
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Gari Street
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| Central Avenue | |
| Chittaway Road | |
| Norfolk Road | |
| Rofe Street | |
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Wetherell Crescent
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| Conargo Road | |
| Augusta Street | |
| Busby Street | |
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Government Road
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Thompson Street
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Wilga St - near the water tank and ramp
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| Ewos Parade | |
| Buckie Road | |
| Railway Parade | |
| Goran Street | |
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Bolton Street
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Sloane Street
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| Camden Road | |
| Mount Street | |
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Duri-Dungowan Road
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Corner Poole and Cowcumbla Street
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| Lucas Road | |
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Glad Gunson Drive
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| River Street | |
| Crimea Road | |
| Wheaton Street | |
| School Lane | |
| Vidler Street | |
| Miller Road | |
| Tocumwal Street – pedestrian gate | |
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Fisher Road
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| Military Road | |
| Lawson Avenue | |
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Franklin Street - pedestrian gate via the carpark
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| Kenwyn Street | |
| Coach Road | |
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Court Street – main gate access via pedestrian walkway
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| Gillieston Road | |
| Jamison Street | |
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Edward Street
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Glen Williams Road
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Ravenshaw Street
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| Penny Street | |
| Showground Road | |
| Eleanor Street | |
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Addison and Bourke Streets.
Note: This school will be closed for construction in week 1 of the holidays, only. |
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| Mary Street | |
| Maud Street | |
| Highland Street | |
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Greenwell Point Road
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| Durham Road | |
| Wyndham Street | |
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Chauvel Street
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Hampden Road
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Owens Street - north end, at intersection of Gordan Street
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Pine Street
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| Huon Crescent | |
| Myra Street | |
| Walworth Street - Gate A | |
| School Street | |
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Fowler Street
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Oxford Road - main pedestrian gate
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Paterson Road
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Bulbul Avenue
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| Ralf Street | |
| Flyde Street | |
| Robert Street | |
| Kangaloon Road | |
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Mistral Street
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| Mitchel Avenue | |
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Standen Drive
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Richmond Street
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Corner of Williams Road and George Downes Drive
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Werrington Road
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Summerland Way and George Streets
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Laggan Road - next to bus stop
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| Reddall Parade | |
| Purr Purr Avenue | |
| Lakelands Drive | |
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Northcott Road - near shops
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Corner of Lowden Lane and Staples Crescent
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New England HWY
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| Hebden Street | |
| Lagoon Road | |
| Hughes Street | |
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The Northern Road
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| Marsden Street | |
| Swanbrook Road | |
| Maimuru School Road | |
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Main Arm Upper Road
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| Pierce Street | |
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Griffiths Street
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| Vales Road | |
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Centenary Drive
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| Northcote Street | |
| Beauchamp Street | |
| Cook Street | |
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Menindee Street
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| Medlyn Street | |
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Martins Wharf Road
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Redfern Road
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| Bridge Street | |
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Coleborne Avenue
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| Mt Brown road | |
| Leeming Street | |
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Goorangoola Road
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| Victoria Street | |
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Water Street
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| Nombi Street | |
| Whitton Place | |
| Bevan Road | |
| Earne Street | |
| Dryden Avenue | |
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Mayne Street
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| King Street | |
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Grafton Street
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| Boree Street | |
| Naoma Street | |
| Elizabeth Street | |
| Marshall Street | |
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Regent Street
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| Wolfe Street | |
| Marine Parade | |
| David Street | |
| McHatton Road | |
| Harbord Road | |
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Brava Avenue - next to basketball courts and COLA
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Goorama Avenue
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| Btu Road | |
| Armidale Road | |
| Nalong Place | |
| Griffith Street | |
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Duck Creek Road
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| Oregon Street | |
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Anderson Avenue
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Peats Ridge Road
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| Bellamy Road | |
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Bottles Road
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| Takari Avenue | |
| Glouster Boulevarde | |
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Prairie Vale Road
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Korrungulla Crescent
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| Crown Road | |
| Cobargo Street | |
| Mungie Street | |
| Boree Street | |
| Parkes Street | |
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Mylestrom Drive
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Sunderland Drive
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| Hoddle Street | |
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Junction Road
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Johns Street - next to Block E
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Kershaw Street
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| Quadrat Lane | |
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Saye Close - near oval
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Golden Highway
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Durham Street
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| Young Street | |
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Lawrence Hargrave Drive – north gate
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| Gundy Road | |
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Kempbridge Road
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Johnson Avenue - adjacent to Block G
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| Ravenscliffe Road | |
| Turvey Street | |
| Cromarty Road | |
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Wisemans Ferry Road – ‘exit’ gate
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Seaton Street
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Forest Road
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Chapman Parade - next to the driveway gate
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| Endeavour Avenue | |
| Harrow Street | |
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Monfarville Street
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| Telopea Avenue | |
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Burrendong Way
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Foreshore walkway
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| Anderson Street | |
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Hillcrest Avenue
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| Bronzewing Street | |
| Bumballa Street | |
| Tamba Street | |
| Kendall Street | |
| Cromarty Road | |
| Railway Street | |
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Manson Street – north, adjacent to Block A
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159 Anzac Street
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Foreman Street
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May Street
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Gerald Road - main gate
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542 Kia Ora Lane
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Hennessy Street
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Hawken Road
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| Murray Street | |
| Cavanba Road | |
| Field Avenue | |
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Coolman Street
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Hutchison Street
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Bayview Street - near the demountables
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Coopers Creek Road
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| Phillip Street | |
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Richmond Street
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| Apollo Avenue | |
| Hope Street | |
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Myles Avenue - Gate 9
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Florabella Street - main gate
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6443 Wee Jasper Road
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| Post Office Road | |
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Lyons Road
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Wilsons Creek Road
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3426 Windellama Road
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| Murrimba Road | |
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Endeavour Drive – next to bus bay and sign
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| Brockeslby Road | |
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George Bland Avenue
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13 Waugoola Road
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Collungra Street
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| King Street | |
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Warialda Street
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| East Street | |
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Evans Street - adjacent to Block E
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Why is this program being rolled out?
Schools are at the heart of our communities. We want to make sure everyone has access to open, green spaces.
What benefits are there to schools?
This program can assist public schools to build strong linkages with the broader community. It provides an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to the local school they may attend in the future.
The Department of Education’s School Infrastructure NSW division pays all costs associated with the program so there's no cost to schools.
Who supervises the children while they’re in the school grounds?
Similar to visiting a local park or playground, we encourage everyone to enjoy these spaces with a responsible adult. Security personnel are not responsible for ensuring visitor safety.
How will school assets be protected?
Security guards are responsible for opening and closing school gates. School security will continue to monitor your school and address security concerns in the usual manner. Security personnel have been instructed to report any unlawful behaviour to the police.
What if there is an accident or injury at the school?
For serious accidents or emergencies call 000 for assistance. Local services including Police Area Commands and relevant Councils are aware of Share Our Space. If you see anything of concern, please call our security team on 1300 880 021.
Will there be additional cleaning services?
The Share Our Space program follows all NSW health advice in relation to COVID-19. Safety is paramount.
Additional signage will be in place to remind visitors to maintain appropriate physical distancing and practice COVID safe hygiene practices. External cleaning services will be provided to all participating schools throughout the holidays and at the end of the program.
Are toilets open to the public at participating schools?
During Share Our Space school toilets are not open for use by the public.
How will the Program be funded – are local schools expected to pay?
No, there is no cost to the school.
The Department of Education’s School Infrastructure NSW unit, who is tasked with the planning, delivery and maintenance of public schools, covers the costs of the program. This includes signage, security, promotion, cleaning and any incidental damages and maintenance required that arises due to the program.
What if there is a bushfire or another type of emergency over the holiday period?
Schools may also close their spaces in the case of a change in circumstances, for example, a bushfire. We will do our best to keep the list of participating schools updated in regard to any unforeseen or emergent events.
Why aren’t all schools participating? How can my school get involved?
We would love to have every school open but also need to ensure the safety of visitors and school assets. Schools are eligible to participate in Share Our Space if they meet rigorous criteria which includes being clear of major maintenance or construction. Send us an email at sinsw.shareourspace@det.nsw.edu.au if you think your local school would like to participate.