chartiers valley primary school

Our goal is to have a beautiful functioning garden for all of our 780 Kindergarten through 2nd grade students to enjoy! Many of our children do not have gardens and we want to share the excitement of growing and eating fresh vegetables and fruits. We want our young students to take pride in their very own garden by planting, weeding and picking the products. Our students will step off of their school bus and into a beautiful landscaped scene! Our garden will be a way for students to learn and connect with the natural world. Most of our almost 800 students know nothing of outdoor gardens. They have not been exposed to the beauty and function of any gardens. Our goal is to change that! We want to make students realize the beauty of flowers and the wonders of fresh tasting vegetables. The best way for the students to appreciate a garden is to take ownership in it's upkeep and to see it each day as they step out of their school bus. We want our K though 2nd grade students to be able to go to the garden, pick a ripe vegetable and enjoy eating it! We are sure that this will also help our students to develop a love for the taste of many different vegetables. Outdoor education will let our students connect abstract lessons with hands-on experiences!