Participants had the opportunity to wander through the beautiful gardens, enjoy a delicious morning tea, and gain insight into the school’s innovative programs that promote sustainability and education.
The school hall was also adorned with a vibrant display of flowers, roses and native plants with hospitality students from Corowa High School graciously serving morning tea to the visitors.
The school has worked diligently to create theme gardens that enhance classroom teaching and provide students with immersive learning experiences.
More than 80 guests enjoyed the Corowa Public School Open Garden Day last week.
One of the most outstanding features was the Yindyamarra Garden at the front of the school, an authentic Indigenous Garden full of Bush Tucker plants. Their goal is to educate students about First Nations culture, food and stories.
During the previous term, the school had the privilege of collaborating with Indigenous Artist Mr Darren Wighton, who assisted the students in painting story poles to complement the garden plantings.
The ANZAC Memorial Garden, located at the heart of the school, serves as a serene place of reflection, paying tribute to the sacrifices made by Australians for the cause of freedom. Students find solace and camaraderie in this special space.
At the back of the school, the Grant Oliver Memorial Garden is a bridge with native plants, creating a haven for birds and small animals.
This environmental garden aims to teach students about sustainability and the importance of taking care of river land. Located near the Murray River, the garden served as the site for students to plant native shrubs on National Tree Planting Day.
Principal Helen Duncan was delighted with the success of the Open Garden Day and the overall mission of the school.
“Corowa Public School has come a long way with our school environment and, in particular, the gardens,” he said.
“Mrs Chris Munro has successfully obtained many grants over the years, and we have received support from organizations such as the Federation Council, Woolworths Landcare, Charles Sturt University, the NSW Premier’s Department, the NSW Teachers Federation, the NSW Environmental Trust, Dr. Jane Goodall, Murrumbidgee Local Health, and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.
“To celebrate the successes of the work done in all the school gardens, we decided to hold our school’s first ‘Open Garden Event’.
“We wanted to invite members of the community to come to the school and see for themselves our beautiful learning environment. We were blown away by the success of the day, with more than eighty people in attendance. While talking to our visitors , it was evident that it had been several years since some members of the general community had been in the school, and they were more than impressed by what they had seen.”
Helen Duncan expressed her deep gratitude to Mrs Munro, the many volunteers and the Federation Council for their support in making the Open Garden Day a resounding success.
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