OSGP Starter Schools Program 

The Starter Schools Program has been developed to support schools that may require assistance to establish their school gardens and are at the beginning of their Organic School Gardens Program journey. Funding for schools is dependant on the available funding for the Organic School Gardens Program.  

In 2011 a number of schools were awarded a grant to establish new organic school gardens. Due to limited funding available through sponsorships, there was no funding available to schools in 2012 and in 2013 it seems unlikely that there will be any funding available through this program. 

The Organic Schools program - Lessons and Teacher's Notes can be accessed for free via the website www.organicschools.com.au. Also, there are regular offers and discounts to schools advertised in the e-newsletter. Click here to register and receive these newsletters throughout the year. 

2011 STARTER SCHOOLS

BFA would like to thank Vitasoy Australia for its financial support of the program throughout 2011. Our partners are fundamental to our supportive programs, projects and events, and we look forward to celebrating Starter Schools’ success with the help of Vitasoy Australia.

At Vitasoy, we understand the importance of good, nutritious food and how it is grown. That’s why we are proud to be able to support the Organic School Gardens program to help children on their journey towards better health and wellbeing through the practical experience of watching food grow in their own school garden.For more information about Vitasoy Australia click here

The following schools were awarded grants as part of the 2011 Organic School Gardens – Vitasoy Starter Schools Program.  

North Ryde Public School 
NSW

Mary Brooksbank School
NSW

Ubobo State School
QLD

Goornong Primary School
VIC

Newhaven College Junior Campus
VIC

Silvan Primary School
VIC

Good Sheperd Catholic Primary
ACT

St Brigid’s Catholic School
SA

Clifton Hills Primary School 
WA