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Paddock to Plate

Paddock to Plate teaches students how to grow fruit and vegetables and provides rich, hands-on learning experiences that foster a deeper understanding of where food comes from and how it is produced.

Through planting, caring for, and harvesting their own produce, students develop important gardening skills and a sense of responsibility for living things.

Integrating sustainability practices, such as composting food scraps and garden waste, encourages environmentally conscious behaviours and highlights the importance of reducing waste and nurturing soil health.

Cooking with harvested produce allows students to connect the garden to the kitchen, building essential life skills in food preparation and nutrition.

This holistic approach supports learning across Science, Design and Technology, and Health, while promoting teamwork, problem-solving, and lifelong sustainable habits.

All students attend a one-hour intensive Paddock to Plate session each week.

 

What Our Students Say

Jordyn, 3/4WB

“Paddock to Plate is fun because I plant vegetables in the garden and cook with them.”

Rohan 3/4WB

“In Paddock to Plate, we learn to make different recipes and have fun!”

Eli, 5/6C

“Paddock to Plate is fun because we got to incubate chickens and watch them hatch.”

Lachy, 3/4F

“I like Paddock to Plate because it’s interesting how things are grown.”

Mahlie, 5/6M

“Paddock to Plate is fun because you learn how to cook, grow vegetables and care for animals.”

Bella, 5/6G

“I like Paddock to Plate because we learn how to be resourceful and look after the environment.”

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Ballarat High School is accredited under the Department of Education and Training’s CRICOS registration (00861K). For further information refer to www.study.vic.gov.au

Thursday 14th May

9:30am to 10:30am and 6pm to 7pm

Come explore our school and learn more about starting school with us. No bookings are required, and all interested families are warmly encouraged to come along.