Gisborne Primary School (GPS) pupils are becoming the sustainability champions of the future, with a range of programs on the go.
The year five pupils are not only learning how to grow their own veggies, they’re being taught how to cook with their produce too.
Thirty pupils from years two to six have also been working with CERES School of Nature and Climate, planning a special wildlife garden for a number of weeks.
Year two pupils Alexis and Amelia are delighted with the program.
“I really loved designing a garden with plants that are going to attract lots of animals to our school,” Alexis said.
“I really wanted to be a part of the CERES program to bring more wildlife to Gisborne Primary,” Amelia added.
They were taught about native plants which would attract the creatures they want to see more of at the school, like different butterflies and birds.
It’s all happening as part of the Schools for Wildlife Program, which uses online and face-to-face sessions for both pupils and staff to learn the ropes of planting wildlife-friendly gardens.
Elsie Lange
