Thank you from a visitor to the KGP Launch

Posted on April 29, 2013 by hartj

“I just wanted to send a short note to thank you for the invitation to attend the Kitchen Garden Ceremony. It was my first visit to the school and I must say I was very impressed by every student and every aspect of the project itself. I was particularly pleased to catch up with some of your students who visit our store on a regular basis who were great ambassadors for the school and took so much pride in showing me ‘their school’!

The official aspect of the day also stood out with the principal’s speech being very sincere and moving and I was grateful for being part of the overall experience. Please convey my appreciation to all those involved in the planning of the day and I wish you all the very best for the future.” – Activities Organiser, Bunnings Hawthorn.

KGP Launch Reflections

Posted on April 21, 2013 by hartj

“I was proud to show people all the different plants we have been growing and harvesting. I even explained companion planting!” – Year 5 student.

“It was so much fun serving everyone pizza from the pizza oven, they all said it was very yummy” – Year 4 student.

“The knowledge, passion and confidence of the students demonstrating, how to set up, operate and look after a worm farm was very impressive! They proudly explained how they collect the worm juice; make the worm tea and pointed out the plants they have feed. It is obvious how much the students really enjoy every aspect of the program and its successful incorporation into the school curriculum”. – Parent.

“Someone asked me for the silverbeet frittata recipe they said we had made such delicious food” – Year 4 student.

“The ‘official’ launch of our beautiful Kitchen Garden, was an event during which, we were able to thank our many supporters and donors, whilst showcasing the exciting work of our children. We tasted the many delightful vegetables grown and cooked by our Primary children. The event was made even more inspiring by the work of the students in showcasing, guiding, growing, cultivating, cooking and serving. A special thanks goes to Raphy Shtern who, without any prompting, offered to help clear up the cardboard boxes – a real mensch.” – Bilaik Principal

Bialik KGP Features In the Leader Newspaper

Posted on April 16, 2013 by hartj

Our Kitchen Garden Opening

Posted on April 16, 2013 by hartj

The year 4 and 5 students, together with their teachers, parents, grandparents and a large member of the community, enjoyed a celebratory afternoon in the Kitchen Garden where they were able to share their experiences of the Kitchen Garden Program alongside each other.

The students also acted as excellent hosts for the school by engaging with the guests as well as serving delicious pizza to everyone topped with grated pumpkin, caramelised onion, lemon zest and rosemary pesto, tomato and mozarella. They also demonstrated activities such as harvesting, worm farm demonstrations and planting seedlings.

The afternoon continued with a blessing for the kitchen through what is called a ‘Mezuzah Ceremony’. This was done by placing a piece of parchment inscribed with specified Hebrew verses from the Torah and affixing it to the doorframe of the kitchen.

The ceremony ended with the students serving delicious treats that they had been preparing throughout the day such as zucchini and cheese muffins topped with sunflower seeds, pumpkin filo pies, silver beet frittatas as well as mini carrot cakes with cream icing.

It was such a successful launch.