From curriculum links, to wellbeing, to growing food, to waste reduction, we will cover some of the many reasons gardens are an integral piece of the education puzzle.

• What your school is currently doing within specialty areas and year levels and how some of these could be enhanced by utilising your school garden.
• The key curriculum strand of Sustainability and how it can be central to your garden.
• How your school can save money and even make money through the garden.
• How your school can get assistance to transform your garden to aid your curriculum and the wellbeing of students.

Whether your school is a concrete jungle with only a dream of a garden, or it has an established garden program, this workshop will have something for all schools.  

Practical ideas & skills for School Gardens will be hosted by James McLennan, VSGP Facilitator from Grassroots Sustainability.

Teachers, parents, grounds staff, admin, school leadership are welcome to attend.

The host school - Wendouree Primary School

Situated in the Ballarat suburb of Wendouree, the school lies on a large allotment of land approximately 10 acres, consisting of two ovals, numerous garden spaces. 

Their 125 students have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of traditional learning programs as well as extra curricula activities like their Kitchen and Garden Program.

The school has an award-winning Kitchen Garden program, Bush Tucker Garden, Yarning Circle, multiply composting methods, chickens and rabbits, frog bogs and lizard lounge and for the last few years have been focusing on a Wildlife Habitat Garden within their school grounds with Nature Play space incorporated. 

They are opening their doors for you to come, see and learn! 

Date: Friday 17 May, 2024