Learning by growing

At the edge of the third sports field at Aparima College, between a forgotten soccer goal and the river mouth, you will find the Aparima College School and Community Gardens. The gardens show the marks of teenagers: radish and carrot tops lying on the paths, the occasional footprint in the garlic bed, and a rather wonky line of broad beans.

FROM VISION TO ACTION

In July 2020 the principal of Aparima College, Cameron Davis, recognised an increase in food insecurity amongst his students. He looked at our plans for a market garden, extensive hedgerow and