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Schools Turn Ash Gardens to STEM Success
15 Sep
Summary
- Springhurst Primary students revived a heat-damaged garden using STEM principles.
- Wongan Hills school garden fosters community and student involvement.
- Aldavilla Public's unique warrigal greens recipe wins national recognition.
The National Kitchen Garden awards have celebrated exceptional school gardening initiatives nationwide. Springhurst Primary School in Victoria transformed its heat-damaged garden into a resilient learning space, earning the 'Showcasing STEM' award. Students at the seven-pupil school incorporated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by repurposing materials and implementing water-efficient systems.
Wongan Hills District High School in Western Australia received the 'Beyond the Gate' award for its community engagement. The school garden has become a hub for parents to connect with students, assist in cooking classes, and contribute to small projects. Students also create and sell products like lavender balms and quandong jams.
Aldavilla Public School on the New South Wales mid-north coast won the 'Recipe of the Imagination' award. Their garden features a wide array of produce, notably warrigal greens, which are now a staple in their inventive school kitchen creations. The awards, established in 2024, recognize outstanding contributions to school gardening programs.
