Persons attending the expo were able to tour the school gardens and purchase agricultural goods, juices, jams and jellies, which were all produced at the school. Photo: GIS

Dr. Dawson also commended Green VI’s leadership as a project partner which has allowed the school to obtain garden supplies, which include tools, a tool shed, a pergola, garden beds, compost soil, topsoil, trees, and seeds. Photo: VINO/File

The school’s agricultural project is part of the EU-sponsored RESEMBID Smart School Project, which is being led by the Department of Disaster Management on February 19, 2024. 

Dr. Dawson also commended Green VI’s leadership as a project partner which has allowed the school to obtain garden supplies, which include tools, a tool shed, a pergola, garden beds, compost soil, topsoil, trees, and seeds. 

GreenVI also secured funding from TMF (BVI) Ltd. to supply the school with a garden shade house.

According to Dr Dawson, “This accomplishment confirms the truth in the well-known saying, “Where there is a will, there is a way”. The hard work of the students and the dedication of leaders such as Mr. Cecil Hodge and Mr. Gordon cannot be commended enough. The benefits of the agriculture activity at the school are many”.

The agriculture experience 

Persons attending the expo were able to tour the school gardens and purchase agricultural goods, juices, jams and jellies, which were all produced at the school.

Dr. Dawson further stated that as Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, he is supported by his staff at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and is seeking to re-energise the sector through greater engagement with producers and users of agriculture products.

He further pledged to do his part in encouraging and supporting this programme and advocating on their behalf, “We plan to include an online forum that would expose interested students to opportunities for agriculture education offered by various schools in the region during Agriculture and Fisheries Month to be held in March.”

He said there is a hope that all involved in the Agriculture club or enrolled in classes will find it possible to attend.