Focus on Holy Family NS Shanagarry

 



This week we focus on Holy Family NS, Shanagarry who received a Gold Medal for their School Garden. This is and continues to be a wonderful garden and is maturing nicely. The garden covers all the elements including Food Production, Biodiversity, Upcycling Colour and Art and is a fun learning place for all the children. We were very impressed by the great use of space, childrens plans for what they would like to see in the garden, the Hen House, use of the Irish languag, consider more links to local heritage and more fruit bushes, dream big with a polytunnel, keep up the great work.


 Congratulations to all involved at Holy Family NS Shanagarry.


 For more Information on the School Gardens Competition Click Here


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