Gardening

We recognise that for many children, gardening can be the missing link between their daily life and nature. School gardening can create a special relationship with the outdoors and the school garden can become an immersive learning tool that provides a holistic experience for pupils.

At Bollin we are so fortunate to have such amazing grounds that we are integrating within our curriculum provision and our outdoor learning environment is increasingly used to support the learning process.

Permaculture

The concepts of permaculture is the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. This concept has helped us to design a needs-oriented garden within the given conditions of our grounds.

 Growing edible plants in our school gardens is enabling our pupils to develop a deeper understanding of food production and the importance of sustainable management of agro-ecosystems.

It further helps our pupils to develop their food-related senses, especially taste and smell, and the ability to recognise the quality of the products they buy and eat. It teaches them about the diversity of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and foods in general and the importance of obtaining nutrition from a wide variety of foods, particularly plants, for their health, well-being, and enjoyment.