Gardening

Our TPS gardening program is up and running for students in prep to year 2 (terms 1 &2)

This week in the garden we engaged our senses to explore and discover the prep sensory garden and the farm. Children discussed the importance of looking after our garden and how it in return looks after us, providing us with food, shelter, and a place to learn and play. We acknowledged the long history of First Peoples connection to country.

A treasure hunt in the farm uncovered a bounty of potatoes, giant Zucchinis, and cherry tomatoes which we harvested and shared amongst the TPS community.

We cooled off with a taste of iced river mint tea, harvested from the native food garden at the front of the school.

Looking forward to a wonderful term of learning, playing and growing together with the children outdoors.

Working Bee

Thanks to all of the students, staff, carers and parents who came down over the weekend to support the working bee. Our garden received some much-needed love! Thanks to everyone's efforts we managed to

Weed prune and water the Dreaming, Weaving Native food garden
Irrigation training and maintenance
Brush cutter grasses
Weed prune and water the farm
Remove green waste
Clean out chicken coop and shed
Weed prune and water sensory garden in the prep playground
Reset composting systems with vermin proof wire
Clean and organise bike shed
Fix stuck windows in music and art rooms
Sweep paths
Pick up litter
meet new friends and families

To keep the momentum going we plan to host an additional term 1 working Bee towards the end of term. If you would like to get involved in the Enviro Team please email tpsenviro@gmail.com