From Garden Beds To Kitchen Benches

Students working together in the kitchen to prepare a shared meal. Photo supplied

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Learning at our school is beginning to flourish through hands-on experiences that connect the garden to the kitchen. As part of the Pick of the Crop program, students have recently started working in the garden beds, learning how to care for plants and understand where food comes from.

Outdoors, students are developing responsibility as they begin planting, weeding and maintaining the garden spaces. These early steps are helping students build knowledge about growing fresh produce and the importance of caring for the environment. The garden is quickly becoming a purposeful space where students can engage in practical, meaningful learning.

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This learning is already extending into the kitchen, where students are exploring how ingredients can be used to create simple meals. Working together, students assist with preparing food, practising safe handling and sharing tasks. These experiences encourage teamwork and give students a sense of involvement in the food journey.

Although the program is still in its early stages, students are beginning to see the valuable connection between growing and preparing food. The combination of gardening and cooking is supporting the development of practical life skills while fostering curiosity and engagement.

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As the Pick of the Crop program continues, students will have even more opportunities to deepen their understanding and take pride in what they grow and create.

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