Project Developing a vegetable garden in the grounds of the school Rationale: It has been a known issue for many years of how Eating Healthy has been an important topic and issue within the curriculum in the society and at Berala Public School. The school believes children should become aware of the health hazards that surround them, for example in the play ground area and what the children are eating. Nalenshon A, believes (www.empoweredparent’…showed first 75 words of 394 total…

…showed last 75 words of 394 total…the children’s, families and staff’s awareness rapidly. Within the community, there are 3 fruit and vegetable markets located in the shopping centre. It has been shown that Family participation has been encouraged at the school but a number of parents, guardians do not contribute and or participate in the schools fundraising etc. This possibly is due to large number of Non English Speaking families which are enrolled at school and difficulty with speaking English.