We have a wonderful garden for growing food at Overdale Junior School. Children grow a large variety of seasonal organic vegetables, fruit, salad and herbs. Some of the produce is used for cooking lessons in school, and we send some surplus vegetables and herbs to the school kitchen for school meals.
All children have the opportunity to take part in gardening activities, mainly with Mrs Brown and Mrs Stevens.
The school garden is always a hive of activity!
In school we have a sensory garden with fruit bushes and plants; we have 4 raised beds where we grow vegetables and a herb garden. We have tools and equipment for children and adults to use and a gardening shed to keep things safe. Children love tending the garden and learning about plants as part of the science & technology curriculum. Pupils harvest fruit and vegetables like rhubarb, pumpkins and herbs for cookery lessons.We encourage parents and grandparents to come and help us with gardening activities and are always looking for extra help and support. If you are willing to help please contact the school office, email: admin@overdale-jun.leicester.sch.uk
