Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Portland North Primary School students are extremely proud of their garden and their kitchen. The garden provides children from all year levels with the opportunity to “get their hands dirty” and gain a real understanding of soil, water, plants and growth, as well outlining the advantages of becoming self sufficient.

The addition of our kitchen program creates   a wonderful opportunity to take the learning beyond the garden. Each week a wonderful menu is developed, based on seasonal produce and what's growing in our garden. The children are skilled 'chefs' who value healthy food and are willing to try new foods.

Children enjoy their lunch together each week, enjoying shared plates, having 'dinner table' conversations and learning how to be competent and independent cooks.