There are exciting times ahead for the community at St. Benild School which is currently growing various fruit and vegetables on our school roof. Each of the six classes is responsible for four planters per class, and as a result, seedlings of cherry tomatoes, aubergines, red cabbage, sweet peppers, melon and watermelon have been recently sown in 24 planters.
This project is being carried out in collaboration with a local organisation Let's Talk Farming Programme, which is providing expertise on the agricultural aspect, along the way. The children, accompanied by their educators are daily involved in checking on the 'welfare' of their cherished crops.
We recently also had the opportunity of 'showing off' our 'produce in the making' to dear Br David Mizzi and Br Mario Zammit who visited our school for the Easter performances. We also had the honour of sharing this project and its development with our next visiting Brother in April, Bro. Armin Luistro, our Superior General.Â
May the season of spring truly be a season of growth and blooming for us all at St. Benild School, in many ways! We live daily in anticipation and hope!