Garden

This possibly is due to large number of Non English Speaking families which are enrolled at school and difficulty with speaking English. Therefore by integrating the vegetable garden and linking the canteen and unit together will enhance the children’s, families and staff’s awareness rapidly. Therefore developing a vegetable garden in relation with the staff and family participation will link very well with this unit.

It has been shown that Family participation has been encouraged at the school but a number of parents, guardians do not contribute and or participate in the schools fundraising etc.

Within the community, there are 3 fruit and vegetable markets located in the shopping centre. This will fit in to the school’s canteen policy and values. ild’s body image and eating lifestyle. The school is very spacious and has lot’s of shading and sunny areas outdoor and has lots of tree’s scattered in the playground and implementing a vegetable garden will build an interest of what is planted.

The year 2 class in term 3 (while I am on placement) will be undertaking the growing unit of science and technology k-6 that has been planned for the classes early in term 2. For example, in the policy it is said the canteen is a vital part of the school that will reinforce the student’s, and family’s education, health and nutrition by providing a balance and nutritious food and beverage service to all the stakeholders of the school community. Family and staff participation in implementing a vegetable garden will encourage the co-operation and particpation in the school environment and their responsibility by enhancing the vegetable garden is well maintained and looked after now and in the near future.

Parental / family participation within the school setting could encourage the knowledge of the families, community, staff regarding health hazards such as Healthy Eating.