'Every school deserves one of these play areas'

"The turf also gives lateral forgiveness on the joints. When the kids are running on it, the plastic interlocking tiles move and it reduces the stress on their joints," said Ms Crawford.

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She said the construction of the artificial turf facilities also benefited contractors from Mitchell's Plain and surrounding communities who installed the courts.

Portland High principal Ridwaan Williams said the new multi-purpose court, which was constructed last year, is a welcomed addition to the school's existing netball court and five-a-side soccer court.

Mr Williams said he hopes the facilities launched at Mitchell's Plain and Portland high schools will be the first two of many more facilities to be built at other schools in Mitchell's Plain.