Tag: schools
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Risk Assessments and Regulations of Wicking Beds in Schools
Any proposal to build wicking beds on school grounds requires the usual risk assessment. The information below is meant to assist the proposer. They are based on Queensland Government regulations and reflect Australian standards more broadly. While many rules apply nationwide, schools outside Queensland should confirm any additional local requirements. This information was last reviewed…
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“Our Growing Business”, a Y6 Student Run Project
Students at a Queensland public primary school, inspired by the school’s wicking beds, purchased and cultivated seedlings, later selling them to raise funds for their Year 6 camp trip. We started our business off by selling seedlings we bought and raisedfor several months during school. We made recycled newspaper pots togrow them in and we…
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Building Wicking Beds for Schools
Wicking beds are a useful teaching aid and a hands-on way to introduce your students to gardening. The tips in this guide can also be used for home gardens, but this article refers to materials that comply with school regulations. Choosing and Preparing the Site Find a position that gets at least six hours of…