Work with the RHS to develop your school garden!
The RHS is bringing its new national Campaign for School Gardening to Yorkshire and The Humber with a new schools advisor, John Hickling. A passionate and enthusiastic horticulturalist, John is the second of nine new Campaign Advisors who will be working across the regions of the UK to support schools in their gardening.
John’s main role is one of teacher training, showing teachers how to grow plants from seed, to garden sustainably, to plan seasonally and to develop fruit and vegetable gardens to support healthy eating. The RHS wants teachers to discover just how versatile schools gardens can be; offering exciting learning opportunities across the curriculum and giving children new possibilities for their personal development. There will be plenty of opportunities for all school support staff and parent volunteers to join in too.
10 Partner Schools needed. Apply now!
The RHS is looking for 10 Partner Schools with whom to work over the next 2 years. If you have a vision for the role of gardening in your school and would be prepared to act as host for teacher training events in your area, then please contact us for further information. In return you will receive practical help from our regional gardening advisor, free resources, tools and seeds.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th October 2008. Further details and an application form can be downloaded here