Students play on the playground for the first time following the ribbon cutting. St. Ethelreda School, 8734 S. Paulina St., celebrates a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 27, 2025, for their new playground. Students did not have an outdoor space to play before the playground was donated by KPMG and Big Shoulders Fund. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Principal Denise Spells gives opening remarks. Students play on the playground for the first time following the ribbon cutting. St. Ethelreda School, 8734 S. Paulina St., celebrates a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 27, 2025, for their new playground. Students did not have an outdoor space to play before the playground was donated by KPMG and Big Shoulders Fund. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students listen to speakers before the dedication of the new playground. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A student hugs the arm of a religious sister as he listens to the presentation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Josh Hale, president and CEO of Big Shoulders Fund, speaks at the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon James Norman and Deacon Leroy Gill lead the prayer of blessing before sprinkling the playground with holy water. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Spells cuts the ribbon on the playground. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students enjoy the playground. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students enjoy the playground. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students enjoy the playground. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students enjoy the playground. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students enjoy the playground. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
