This year, Primary School pupils have started the school garden project with the aim of bringing pupils closer to nature and the processes of food production. In the first and second cycle of primary school, pupils are at a stage of development where they have to learn about the world around them, and in the scientific field, the school garden provides them with a unique opportunity to experiment and learn in a practical way.
The project is made up of different work areas and after presenting the project to pupils and families, they have started by focusing their efforts on three zones: one of bushes, red fruits, raspberries and bulbs (zone 5), another of cultivated fields (zone 1) and the area where the henhouse is located.
Phase 1: Site preparation. They began with the removal of stones and weeds to reach the land where they began the first cultivation work.
Phase 2: They started planting. After measuring the space and digging the holes, they began to plant the bulbs that the children had brought from home, as well as some thirty small shrubs that they were able to acquire thanks to the Zinkers prize they won last year. Their first objective had been achieved, but it also required maintenance and for that, they needed help.
Gaztelueta needs to count on all primary school children to make this project a success. So that the school garden is a place full of life and joy, and so that together they can learn about nature, the importance of healthy eating and the responsibility of caring for the environment. With the aim of joining forces with the older children, a group of 2nd and 3rd year Primary pupils went to the 1st and 2nd ESO pavilion to give a presentation and invite anyone who wants to help in the care and maintenance of the garden.
This week part of the teaching staff got together to prepare the areas where the chicken coop will be set up, a project for the third term to encourage the use of the chicken coop. experiential learning and the development of values such as responsibility, respect and empathy. Through the construction and maintenance of the chicken coop, our students will be able to learn about the LIFE CYCLEthe importance of the sustainable agriculture and healthy food production.
They started with the planting of lettuce, red cabbage, kale and peas on the second bench. For this purpose, three working lanes have been provided with sufficient space between them, so that maintenance work can be carried out comfortably.
Also, seeing how well the broad beans and peas they planted have grown, this week they have started to prepare part of the plot for planting. pumpkins, courgettes and peppers from Ibarra.
The school garden in primary schools is a educational tool The programme is of great value and offers multiple benefits for our students. Firstly, it provides a practical and meaningful learning experience, as children can apply theoretical knowledge of subjects such as sciencemathematics and gizarte in a real-life context. Planting, caring for and harvesting crops gives them a better understanding of plant life cycles, the importance of photosynthesis and the concepts of ecology.
In addition, the school garden promotes healthy eating habits By being directly involved in food production, our primary school pupils develop a greater appreciation for fresh fruit and vegetables, which can positively influence their diets.
The school garden also strengthens values such as cooperation and teamworkThe students have to work together to maintain the garden and solve problems together. This improves their social and communication skills. It also encourages respect for the environment, teaching children the importance of sustainability and care for natural resources.
