JPII students are planting food and learning valuable life skills as a part of the school’s new garden club,
A new club at John Paul II Catholic School will allow students to plant seeds of knowledge in their own garden.
“The new JPII Garden Club has officially planted the seeds for an exciting hands-on learning experience!” JPII Director of Communications Mary Beth Dever said.
Dever said on their first day, students not only arrived at school early but got their hands dirty, planting banana trees, blueberry bushes, and sugarcane, along with a variety of seeds—including tomatoes, cucumbers, purple pole beans, spinach, watermelon, pumpkins, and sunflowers.
The club allows students not only to learn how to grow food, it also helps them learn valuable life skills. The school is located in Ridgeland and has students from Beaufort and Jasper counties.
“Through the art and science of gardening, students will learn how to propagate, nurture, and harvest plants, gaining an understanding of sustainability, food production, and environmental stewardship,” Lauren Gehm, JPII case manager for the Marion Center for Learning said. “These skills foster patience, responsibility, and problem-solving, all of which are crucial in both everyday life and future careers in science, agriculture, or sustainability.”
The garden boxes, Dever said, were built during the JPII Day of Service in October. The class gives the students an opportunity to learn where their food comes from and how they can grow it themselves.
“By working together, they’re also building a sense of community and teamwork, essential skills for any endeavor,” Gehm said.
With each seed planted, Dever said the JPII Garden Club is growing more than just fruits and vegetable, they are growing knowledge, sustainability, and a love for nature that will benefit them for years to come.
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