By BRIDGET SCOTT
THE students at Lynbrook Primary School had fun getting their hands dirty last week.
After a study revealed a trend in ‘over-protecting’ children, Stihl has commissioned the ‘Green Wall Program’ which is aimed at boosting children’s exposure to the outdoors.
The program will equip selected Grade three classes in primary schools across Australia with their very own Green Wall – a vertical garden full equipped with seeds and supplies required to grow and nurture plants over time.
Lynbrook Primary School was one of the selected schools to take part in the program, and children caught their first glimpse of the green wall on Monday 5 August.
Teacher from the school Rebekah Booth explained that for the term’s investigation unit, the students decided they wanted to make a difference to the school environment.
“They wanted to beautify the school environment,” Ms Booth said.
The teacher said it is hoped the children will take the knowledge they have gained from the green wall home with them, and use it in other instances.
Only a ‘handful’ of Grade 3 classes were chosen and Ms Booth said the school was very grateful to be one of those selected.
The Green Wall sits outside the grade three classroom and gave students the chance to plant their own trees and nurture them over time.
