The Latest from Our School Garden

A lot of activity has been taking place in our garden since its establishment a few short weeks ago. Our classroom teachers have been engaging their students in various garden chores through our garden roster. Parents and their children have also been rostered over weekends to come and continue the high level of care that our new garden requires. They have all been doing a great job and I thank them for their enthusiasm and work. We are still keen to get more volunteers to add to our roster so please contact the office if you are interested (many hands makes light work).

A special thank you also goes to Greg Mount-Bryson for manufacturing and installing the very impressive covers for our chicken coop. These covers provide our chickens with added protection from the cold winter wind as well as the hot summer sun. I would also like to thank Greg and Di for giving up so much of their own time to check on our garden outside of school hours. They have been instrumental in ensuring that newly planted trees and vegies are thriving and sick chickens, fish and yabbies are cared for. 

Unfortunately we have had a few animals die over the first few weeks. We have been told that this is to be expected in a newly established garden. We have continued to act on all advice to try and provide the best possible care for the animals in our garden. However, death is an inevitable and natural part of keeping animals and something that children also need to experience and learn from. We will continue to ensure that animal deaths are dealt with sensitively in classrooms.

If you have been in our garden over the past few days you will notice that we have installed more raised garden beds. These beds will help to increase the amount of produce that will be available for classroom cooking lessons.

Parents are always welcome to visit our garden. However, we do ask that when in the garden that you supervise any children that you have with you. We have had instances of younger children breaking healthy fruit trees and pulling up plants.

Next Monday June 25 at 1.10pm we will be screening the entire two episodes of Greenfingers back-to-back in the school Hall. This will be a wonderful opportunity for students and staff to view the program together. Parents and community members are welcome to attend. The two episodes will run for approximately 44 minutes. Please bring  your own folding chair and popcorn!!