Welcome to GIY! We are delighted to have you and your school join us on our mission to get people growing food and living healthier, happier, more sustainable lives. There are over 900,000 GIYers growing as much food as they can wherever they can and together we are addressing some critical global issues one GIYer at a time. Local Action leads to Global Impact and we can't wait to hear about the impact you, your teachers and your students are having through the simple act of food growing.
- Michael Kelly, GIY
The Programme
GROW At School is a school based food literacy programme that inspires and supports the whole school community to learn the practical skills and transferable knowledge around food growing food that will, through the simple but joyful experience of harvesting and eating home grown (school grown!) food, creates a school culture of food empathy. Staff, stud...
GROW At School is a school based food literacy programme that inspires and supports the whole school community to learn the practical skills and transferable knowledge around food growing food that will, through the simple but joyful experience of harvesting and eating home grown (school grown!) food, creates a school culture of food empathy. Staff, students and the wider community gain an appreciation of food growing and the impact it has on both the health of people and of the planet.
We've teamed up with ChangeX & Microsoft so that you can access the funding, knowledge and support you need to start a growing programme at your school. By completing the 30 Day Challenge, you can access funding to allow you purchase all you need to start an outdoor onsite classroom. You can also download innovative curriculum led teaching resources to complement the school's learning programme and ensure we have a generation of food literate and food conscious kids championing health and sustainability.
"The children have really enjoyed their garden and it has been a great resource for me. Our garden got very overgrown in the lockdown but we are working to get it under control and look forward to growing again. It is a great project to be a part of."
- Teacher from St Michaels Longford
How to get involved
Time:
You will need approximately 3 hours a week to look after and maintain the School garden
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