Here are some more pictures of the work that has been done so far.
The funding we received has been instrumental in bringing our school garden project to life.
With the support, we were able to transform an unused area of our school grounds into a thriving, educational school garden. What was once an empty, overlooked space is now a vibrant garden full of wild flowers supporting pollinators like bees and butterflies and creating a peaceful, natural environment for students and staff to enjoy.
In addition, the funds helped us purchase paint to refresh our school fence, brightening the overall appearance of our school grounds. We also invested in large plant pots, which have been placed around the school grounds to add greenery and create a more welcoming, vibrant environment
Community Impact:
This transformation has already had a strong impact on our school community. Students have gained hands-on experience in planting and maintaining the wildflower area while learning about biodiversity, ecosystems, and the importance of pollinators.
The freshly painted fence and large plant pots have uplifted the look and feel of the school, contributing to a greater sense of pride and care in our shared environment. These changes have encouraged more outdoor activities, increased student engagement with nature, and sparked interest in environmental stewardship.
Future Plans:
Looking ahead, we plan to expand the wildflower area with additional native plant species, install educational signage, and develop lesson plans that integrate the garden into science and art classes. We also plan to continue enhancing the school grounds by carrying out seasonal planting projects in the large pots.
The project has brought different classes together to give them the opportunity to share learning different outcomes. This included children with special educational needs. The children really enjoyed digging, weeding, planting and watching their garden come to life. The garden is now used as a learning space where children can carry out some of their school work outside. It also gives children a place for some quiet time during the day should they so need it.
Our staff committee
Action plan:
Timeline:
When will you be able to start your project?
February 2025.
How often will your team meet?
Two/three times a month.
Are there any key dates to share for the project?
Nothing finalised yet.
Budget: You don't need to share exact prices, but please share how
you're planning to spend the seed funding & what costs you're
anticipating to get your project up and running:
Cost of clearing the site, painting/planting costs.
Impact:
How will your community benefit from this project?
Enhancing the school environment. Children learning life skills.
Do you have any measurable goals for your project, such as the number of people
that will participate?
The children from the Senior classes will participate (Approx. 40 kids) under the supervision of adult staff members.
Are you hoping to spread knowledge or increase interest in a specific subject?
Yes, this is a link to their school curriculum.
Location:
If your project requires physical space, have you decided the location? Yes.
Do you have all necessary permission and permits to carry out your project at the chosen location?
Yes.
Additional questions
Age group of those involved in the project:
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Class Children. Between the ages 9-13.
Number of children/adults the project will benefit:
Approx. 40 students and some adult staff members.
Future activities: describe the activities you aim to run in the
future with your Growing Space (for example: gardening, forest school,
herb tasting with parents/neighbours/extended families of
children/elderly people, etc.):
Growing vegetables and fruit.
Have the design and layout of a garden.
Developing painting skills and fine motor skills.
Material/trees: what trees/structure(s) or features do you already
have in site? (if none, just answer 'none'):
None.
Does your site have water access? Yes.
Do you want to install a water butt (not obligatory) – No.
Please confirm in one sentence that you have permission from a manager
or landlord (of the building or head of a school (as necessary)
saying that they are happy to make the improvement of their outdoor
space and let you lead the project
Yes.
What is the exact measurement/size of the proposed space for your My
Mini Growing Space?
Width 5 metres
Length 8.5 metres
