Local Fundraising Event for an Allotment at Penistone Primary School
Sun 19 May 2024
Holly Butcher, Sales Negotiator and Valuer
Pupils at St Johns Junior & Infant School in Penistone are raising funds to build an allotment and an outdoor reading area. On Sunday the 9th of June, pupils are doing a sponsored 10km walk along the Trans Pennine Trail from Penistone to Dunford Bridge, accompanied by parents. All students & parents from St John’s are more than welcome to join them!
To donate to this great cause, please visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/st-johns-allotment-outdoor-reading-area
The money raised will go towards restoring an unused garden area into an allotment. Some of the parents have volunteered to come in once a week to teach the children how to grow fruits and vegetables as well as maintain the garden.
When raising children in this age of "The Screens", it can be too easy to allow our children to waste hours of their day glued to them. Projects like this help break our children away from their screens and learn valuable life lessons and improve their physical and mental health.
Health Benefits: It instils healthy eating habits early on. Children who grow their own vegetables are more likely to eat them because they feel a sense of pride and connection to the food they've grown. This can lead to a lifetime of healthier eating habits, reducing the risk of obesity and related health issues.
Environmental Awareness: Learning to grow vegetables teaches children about the environment, sustainability, and the importance of caring for our planet. They learn about the water cycle, soil health, composting, and the interdependence of living organisms in ecosystems.
Life Skills: Gardening teaches valuable life skills such as patience, responsibility, and problem-solving. Children learn to plan, organise, and execute tasks over an extended period, witnessing the cycle of growth, the impact of weather, and the need for care and maintenance.
Connection to Nature: In an increasingly digital world, gardening provides children with a tangible connection to nature. They learn about the seasons, the sun's role in photosynthesis, and the biodiversity of plant and insect life in their surroundings.
Empowerment: Growing vegetables empowers children by showing them that they can provide for themselves and others. It boosts their self-esteem and confidence to know that they have the skills to grow their own food, reducing reliance on external sources and fostering independence.
Educational Value: Gardening is a hands-on, interdisciplinary activity that integrates subjects like science, maths, and even art and literature. Children learn about plant biology, measurement, observation, and experimentation in a practical context, making learning more engaging and memorable.
Community Engagement: Gardening can foster a sense of community among children as they work together to tend to a garden. They learn to collaborate, share resources, and support one another, developing social skills and empathy.
To donate to this great cause, please visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/st-johns-allotment-outdoor-reading-area
To donate to this great cause, please visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/st-johns-allotment-outdoor-reading-area
The money raised will go towards restoring an unused garden area into an allotment. Some of the parents have volunteered to come in once a week to teach the children how to grow fruits and vegetables as well as maintain the garden.
When raising children in this age of "The Screens", it can be too easy to allow our children to waste hours of their day glued to them. Projects like this help break our children away from their screens and learn valuable life lessons and improve their physical and mental health.
Health Benefits: It instils healthy eating habits early on. Children who grow their own vegetables are more likely to eat them because they feel a sense of pride and connection to the food they've grown. This can lead to a lifetime of healthier eating habits, reducing the risk of obesity and related health issues.
Environmental Awareness: Learning to grow vegetables teaches children about the environment, sustainability, and the importance of caring for our planet. They learn about the water cycle, soil health, composting, and the interdependence of living organisms in ecosystems.
Life Skills: Gardening teaches valuable life skills such as patience, responsibility, and problem-solving. Children learn to plan, organise, and execute tasks over an extended period, witnessing the cycle of growth, the impact of weather, and the need for care and maintenance.
Connection to Nature: In an increasingly digital world, gardening provides children with a tangible connection to nature. They learn about the seasons, the sun's role in photosynthesis, and the biodiversity of plant and insect life in their surroundings.
Empowerment: Growing vegetables empowers children by showing them that they can provide for themselves and others. It boosts their self-esteem and confidence to know that they have the skills to grow their own food, reducing reliance on external sources and fostering independence.
Educational Value: Gardening is a hands-on, interdisciplinary activity that integrates subjects like science, maths, and even art and literature. Children learn about plant biology, measurement, observation, and experimentation in a practical context, making learning more engaging and memorable.
Community Engagement: Gardening can foster a sense of community among children as they work together to tend to a garden. They learn to collaborate, share resources, and support one another, developing social skills and empathy.
To donate to this great cause, please visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/st-johns-allotment-outdoor-reading-area