Swan Valley Anglican Community School

 

Channel Nine PerthThe Sunday Times

Story Title: Swan Valley Anglican Community School
Episode: Four
Date: October 25th 2009
Presenter: Geraldine Chia

Representing the North, and ready to battle for the title of Best School Garden is Swan Valley Anglican Community School, a true example of a market garden. The winner of the Best School Garden category will receive a $7500 Hydroponic Express aquaponics system.

Swan Valley Anglican Community School

  • This garden is well established with impressive garden beds, one allocated for each year, an orchard of fruit trees and a shaded area that doubles up as a nursery.
  • The garden has a abundance of vegetables, fruit and flowers cared for by enthusiastic students.
  • The latest addition to the garden is the chooks who loved their new home so much that their already laying eggs. 
  • This garden has really brought the school community together.
  • A student garden club comes in every Friday to pick the fruits, veggies and flowers and sells it straight back to teachers and parents.
  • The outdoor shelter provides a teaching area to help the students learn about running a market garden, and understand the relationship between growing things and caring for the environment.

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