Garden Club
School Garden Club
Our School Garden Club is a thriving, hands-on program that takes place every Friday lunchtime and is open to all students at Glen Huntly Primary School.
Run by a dedicated team of parent volunteers alongside a supportive local neighbour, the club provides students with the opportunity to connect with nature, learn practical gardening skills and develop a sense of responsibility for our school environment.
Each week, students roll up their sleeves to take part in a variety of activities, including planting, watering, weeding, composting and harvesting. An exciting focus has been the planting of our native garden and our vegetable gardens. From the produce we grow, students enjoy cooking and tasting their own home-grown vegetables. Through these activities, students learn where food comes from, how to care for living things and why sustainability matters. The garden space also offers a calm, welcoming environment where students can collaborate, problem-solve and enjoy being outdoors.
Garden Club Projects
Some projects our Garden Club have already enjoyed include:
- Planting vegetable gardens
- Planting trees and other plants
- Making cuttings
- Composting
- Weeding, mulching and sweeping
- Watering
- Recycling
The Garden Club encourages teamwork across year levels and helps build strong connections between the school and our local community. Students of all experience levels are welcome—no prior gardening knowledge is needed, just enthusiasm and curiosity.
We are grateful for the time and commitment of our parent volunteers and community members, whose involvement helps make this program such a success. The School Garden Club continues to grow as a valued part of our lunchtime offerings, nurturing both plants and young learners alike.
If you are interested in supporting the Garden Club or would like more information, please contact the school office.