Parents plant and students Harvest

Produce from HalindaGreen

becomes

A sustainable harvest.

Delicious !

Looking at Plants Closely

Students at school have developed an interest at looking at plants up close. Lunchtime in the playground is often a treasure hunt for young learners looking at clover with a careful eye. Students love to find four leaf clovers especially. Phillip enjoys bringing them back to class for luck. Some have found themselves encased in laminating sheets to be enjoyed for a while longer.


This week we discussed chlorophyll and it's role in obtaining energy from light.

The Community that plants together ...

For 'Education Week' this year HalindaGreen was host to parents carers and community members visiting and working alongside students to plant vegetables for school programs and plantings.

Cauliflower, Bok Choy, Onions and Spinach were amongst the open day seedlings prepared and tended to on the green. Halinda School thanks all Community members who turned out and contributed to the fun.

A Strawberry in May

Our garden produces treats.

Phillip did great work watering the seedlings in the hothouse and planting broadbeans. His just rewards ? A strawberry in May!

Egg plants are go !

Ms Lalitha cooked up some indian fritters with our garden egg plants. YUM !

Then we had a go for our cooking lesson. Straight from the green to our plates !

Herb Spiral - underway

Mr D suggested a herb spiral, as part of a permaculture design process. Our art teacher Cooksley chose the spot, D 8/9 started the digging and John our G.A. is putting his bricky skills to use. Herb spirals can be loose stones or hay bales even, but a tradie likes a challenge!

Seeds of an Idea - growing up

Our hothouse has not only survived the winds of April,(a bit buckled but still standing), the seeds it housed have thrived in it's warmth.