REPS wilum nanjin Garden 

REPS Community Garden is a space where students, families and community can gather while learning about growing food. The aim of the garden is to share fresh, nutritious produce with the school and local community, while educating and advocating for growing food locally and promoting community well being.

The first phase of the garden comprising 6 wicking beds, worm farms and storage shed was completed in March 2020. An access pathway from Genoa Avenue was constructed in early 2021 and we have planted a permaculture inspired mini orchard in 2024. 

Staff and students regularly gather in the garden area. REPS run a weekly Garden Program, giving children hands-on opportunities to learn and grow. Additionally, many students enjoy participating in our lunchtime Garden Club, where they come together to help nurture the garden, connect with nature and support the ongoing maintenance and development of the garden. 

Working bees are held in the space and provide the opportunity to strengthen ties within the school and local community.

To date the garden has provided the school community with organic herbs and vegetables. Excess produce from the garden has been shared with Reservoir Neighbourhood House for their food relief program. We are also linked in with local support organisation DIVRS.