School Garden Success | Multiple Dates Available

Dates Available: Friday 12th March | Sunday 26th September Time: 10am - 4pm Location: GROW HQ, Waterford Tutor: Mary Bishop A school garden is so much more than a place to grow vegetables. It’s an opportunity for children to discover where food comes from, connect with nature and develop skills that last a lifetime. School Garden Success: Engaging Children Through Growing Food is a practical, one-day course for teachers, educators, school garden coordinators and volunteers who want to create a thriving school garden and make outdoor learning part of the school day. You’ll learn how to plan seasonal growing activities, establish simple garden routines and use practical classroom strategies to engage children of different ages. With tips for successful school gardening and hands-on learning, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to nurture curiosity, encourage responsibility and help children build a lasting connection with food and the natural world. What You'll Learn & Experience Learn to plan a growing calendar around the school year Low-maintenance crop choices for term-time How to engage classes in planting and harvesting Linking growing activities to curriculum topics Building confidence for staff and volunteers with limited experience What to Expect on the Day Please arrive on time to settle in, meet your fellow participants and get ready for a full day of learning. You’ll head outdoors into the GROW HQ garden for hands-on learning and group discussions led by Mary. What's Included Enjoy tea or coffee on arrival before a full day of learning, with demonstrations, and hands-on growing. You’ll also enjoy light refreshments, a delicious homemade lunch at GROW HQ, and a copy of Mick’s book, GROW COOK EAT, to take home. Suitable for: This course is perfect for primary school teachers, secondary school educators, SNAs, garden coordinators, parents, school caretakers, community volunteers and anyone supporting children to grow food and learn outdoors. The course is held at GROW HQ, Farronshoneen, Dunmore Road, Waterford City, X91 NX30 Please note: If a school is paying for your place and requires an invoice, please email hello@growhq.org. We'll reserve your place while the invoice is processed.