22 october 2009
MINISTER SARGENT LAUNCHES SCHOOL GARDENING DVD
Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent TD, recently launched an ‘Organic Gardening for Primary Schools’ DVD in J
ohn Paul II National School, Malahide.
The DVD is a practical resource for primary schools that records the planning, development, and maintenance of four different school gardens over an 18-month period.
The Minister said, ‘It is fitting to be launching this DVD in John Paul II National School, the Dublin winner of the ‘Incredible Edibles’ campaign earlier this year. Students taking part in this new project will have a further opportunity to, among other things, learn how food is grown in an enjoyable and rewarding format.’
He continued, ‘A school garden can be a fun way to expand the school curriculum and develop student interest in growing healthy fresh food, creating a wildlife garden and composting. The skills learned can be transferred to the students own homes, thereby benefiting their own health and that of their families.’
