In 2017 we revitalised and redesigned our vegetable garden area to include an outdoor learning centre. These works were supported by a $10,000 grant received from Bridgestone Tyres following successful application by our 2016 P&F, a NSW goverment grant, a Bathurst Council grant and school funds The students have shown great interest in this project, led by our environmental team, and our gardens include a variety of plants. Information and guidance was sought from the Rahamim Centre, Bathurst.
The outdoor learning centre provides great school infastructure to allow class groups to work in this area exploring sustainability initiatives, plant growth, soil composition, animal habitats and cooking activities.
The benefits of our outdoor learning centre and vegetable garden include:
The vegetable garden is used as a stimulus for learning in a variety of key learning areas.