District Report 2017-2018 Final
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SCHOOLS<br />
Playworks Barrington<br />
In partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Healthy School's Coalition, Primrose<br />
Hill School completed Playworks' PlayShop, an experiential workshop designed to decrease negative behaviors and<br />
increase positive play during recess. Through PlayShop, paraprofessionals and educators learned "group<br />
management and conflict resolution tools; an inspired understanding of how recess, play, and physical activity can<br />
positively impact school climate; and a powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy<br />
play and how adults can ease those challenges." Students and professionals at Primrose Hill loved the experience<br />
and will continue their recess improvement work in <strong>2017</strong>-<strong>2018</strong>.<br />
During the <strong>2017</strong>-<strong>2018</strong> school year, Nayatt Elementary School, Sowams Elementary School and Hampden Meadows<br />
School were also awarded the Playworks’ Grant. Barrington Public Schools will be the first district in Rhode Island to<br />
have all schools trained in this valuable program, supporting our students social-emotional well-being on the<br />
playground! For more information about the program click here.<br />
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