The world’s problems are often solved in gardens. In fact, some of the best ideas are often conceptualised in gardens…
Join us for a day centred around the benefits of school gardens and how garden specialists can turn little ideas into big movements. Not only for their students and staff, for the school community, broader community and maybe even further afield.
Bellarine Secondary College is home to the award-winning Farm My School pilot project as well as Bellarine Landcare and a school farm as a part of their Ag/Hort program and home to sheep, goats, horses, ducks, chickens and a vineyard.
We will look at:
- All 3 facilities and how it relates to the curriculum, provides tangible learning for the students and benefits the local community.
- 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. Teachers, parents, grounds staff, admin, school leadership are welcome to attend.
Little Garden Ideas ..Big Impact will be hosted by James McLennan , VSGP Educator and CEO & Director of Farm My School.
Date: Friday13 June, 2025
Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Location: Bellarine Secondary School - 43-71 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale
Cost: $180 includes morning tea and lunch
To book:
You will need to ring NGIV on 9576 0599 to obtain your log in details if not already registered in the booking system. Please have your credit card ready.
Enquiries: Contact Tania Karamitos - VSGP Program Co-ordinator Ph: 9576 0599
Email: [email protected]
A minimum of 20 participants must be booked for the event to proceed.