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Click on the words Garden to Table below.
Garden to Table
OUR MISSION:
To
work with government and partners to provide the inspiration, information,
training, finance and support that ensures the provision of effective,
experience based kitchen garden programmes accessible to children across New
Zealand.
FEEDBACK FROM GARDEN TO TABLE SCHOOLS
Feedback from GTT schools in New Zealand
suggest the programme:
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Increases
verbal communication and interaction between children while working together
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Promotes
team work
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Develops
children’s fine and gross motor skill development while learning new skills
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Promotes
pride in the school environment
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Improves
awareness of fresh fruit and vegetables
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Encourages
children to try new vegetables
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Encourages
attendance – schools report a significant drop in absenteeism
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Improves
behaviour
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Motivates
children to read and do maths by providing authentic environments for using
these skills
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Provides
another learning environment outside the traditional classroom setting
·
Provides
an opportunity for the community to be involved in the schools – volunteers,
suppliers, sponsors.
