sow the seeds for school gardens to grow student success
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Sow the Seeds for School Gardens to Grow Student Success. Marilyn Grudniski Administrative Officer, Little Lions Daycare and Kindergarten Janice Piper Public Health Nutritionist, Thunder Bay District Health Unit Marianne Stewart Parent Volunteer / Garden Coordinator, Valley Central School. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Sow the Seeds
for School Gardens to
Grow Student
Success
Sow the Seeds
for School Gardens to
Grow Student
Success
Marilyn Grudniski Administrative Officer, Little Lions Daycare and Kindergarten
Janice Piper Public Health Nutritionist, Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Marianne Stewart Parent Volunteer / Garden Coordinator, Valley Central School
This project was made possible through
funding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
School Food School Food GardensGardens
School Food School Food GardensGardens
Character Character Education Education
in the Gardenin the Garden
Character Character Education Education
in the Gardenin the Garden
"The school garden offers an excellent way to teach respect for the land, responsibility for living things, cooperation with others... perseverance and patience in trying again and again when something doesn't grow well, fairness and sharing of the harvest, and compassion and caring for the earth.”
Primary Teacher, Upsala Public School
Garden-based Garden-based LearningLearning
= Student Success= Student Success
Garden-based Garden-based LearningLearning
= Student Success= Student Success
Students who have the opportunity to participate with school gardens become
ready to learn, resilient and responsible.
Royal Horticultural Society
A Bountiful HarvestA Bountiful Harvest A Bountiful HarvestA Bountiful Harvest
Students who interact with garden based learning experience increased overall GPAs, especially in math and science.
From the Edible School Yard Evaluation
Reaping the BenefitsReaping the Benefits Reaping the BenefitsReaping the Benefits
School Food Gardens Fulfill Board
Goals
• Encourages actions consistent with 2011-2012
operational plan
• Fulfills current policies: - Food and Beverage Policy 6050 - Environmental Policy 4045
• Supports provincial directions - Foundations for a Healthy School - Healthy Foods for Healthy Schools Act (Bill 8)
• Increases food security for school community
Fruits of LabourFruits of Labour Fruits of LabourFruits of Labour
Teachers from schools with gardens rated their school as more conducive to learning than did control school teachers.
From the Edible School Yard Evaluation
Breaking GroundBreaking Ground Breaking GroundBreaking Ground
What is a school food garden support statement?
• Official endorsement
• States the value to the public
• Acknowledges that a process is necessary
Building the SoilBuilding the Soil Building the SoilBuilding the Soil
Why a statement of support and
process?• LDSB schools are starting gardens!
• Clear communication and expectations
• Better planning = better outcomes
• Outlines clear process to ensure long-term success
Building the SoilBuilding the Soil Building the SoilBuilding the Soil
Why a statement of
support and process
(cont’d):
• Adheres to existing school grounds codes and standards
• Aligns gardens with school board goals
• Builds resources that support board objectives
The Valley Central StoryThe Valley Central Story The Valley Central StoryThe Valley Central Story
Having a PlanHaving a PlanHaving a PlanHaving a Plan
A written process for school food gardens clarifies:
• land use and planning
• summer care
• communication
• long-term sustainability
• infrastructure
Pollinators in ActionPollinators in Action Pollinators in ActionPollinators in Action
Gardens build
communities:• School daycares
• School communities
• Social network
• Funders
Plant the Plant the Seeds for Seeds for SuccessSuccess
Plant the Plant the Seeds for Seeds for SuccessSuccess
•Create a LDSB statement of support and process for school food gardens
Thank you!Thank you! Thank you!Thank you!