Permaculture in Schools – Teacher Training

Transforming School Grounds into
Productive Learning Environments

Learn to work with children to integrate gardening into the school curriculum and
help them design nourishing outdoor environments.

2-DAY WORKSHOP COVERS:
• Introduction to Permaculture principles & design process
• Facilitating fun, hands-on permaculture design with children
• Integrating gardening into the school curriculum
• Using Earthcare’s Interactive Teaching Toolkit

The first 1.5 days will cover theory in a relaxed, interactive classroom setting in Whakamarama. During the afternoon of day 2,  we will put into practice what we have been learning by facilitating these methods with students at a local school.  Participants can attend one or both days, although attending both days is highly recommended. Handouts will be provided, and a certificate of completion awarded.  Participation numbers are limited to generate an optimal educational experience. See the poster.

PROGRAMME:
See the workshop programme here.

WHEN & WHERE:
4th July, 9.30am – 4pm, Whakamarama, Tauranga 
5th July, 9.30am – 4pm, at Arataki School, the Mount

WHO FOR?
Parents
School teachers
School administrators
Gardeners within the community
Any adult who enjoys working with children!

TUTOR: Robina McCurdy

Robina is a NZ trained primary school teacher who has taught
permaculture and organic gardening to children and adults for 35 years.  
She has been involved in numerous projects including ‘SEED’ in South Africa,
a cross-curricula programme for growing food gardens and nature havens in
impoverished schools. She is the Founder of Institute for Earthcare
Education Aotearoa.  To get acquainted with Robina and her work go to: 
https://earthcare-education.org/wp_earthcare/about-us/robina-mccurdy/ 

http://seed.org.za/ 

https://www.localisingfood.com/

THE NUMBERS:
Day 1: $95  (vegan lunch, inc.)
Day 1 & 2: $140 (vegan lunch day 1 is provided, bring our own lunch for day 2)

A confirmation email will be sent with follow up information, directions, what to bring, upon registration

If possible, please pay by Direct Bank Transfer, NOT with PayPal, to keep costs down,  thanks.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  If you sign up and then need to cancel, you will receive a 100% refund before 20 June 5pm; 50% refund before 27 June 5pm. No refunds can be given after 27 June 5pm.

FIND OUT MORE 
Enquiries: Rachel 021 024 36666

POSTER:
Click here for a printable poster to share with your colleagues and friends!  Printable programme just released.