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Te Puru School

Whakatupuria nga ika iti i roto i a matou wai marino
"To let all young fish grow strong in our calm waters"


Our 'Garden to Table' Vision:
Create a vibrant, abundant and sustainable environmental space where students can explore, be curious, grow and connect with our local environment.
What do our students gain from this.
Observe and conserve nature
Better understand ecosystems, nutrient cycles, energy
Better understand the importance of nutrient dense food
Better understand sustainable gardening practices
Learn to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh seasonal produce.
Learn Life essential skills
Make connections and utilise our unique context - sea, bush, coast. (Kaimoana)
Connect with our community - in and within our community
Build nurturing, sustainable, inclusive, interactive outdoor garden/enviro spaces.














Our nature garden, designed by our students
Our veggie gardens
Trimming the flax
Making our school beautiful and welcoming
Our compost bins
Our grateful thanks to Aeroview for all of the plants they have donated!