Gulayan sa Paaralan Program In Badiang National High School by Francis Jake Ampong

 

              The "Gulayan sa Paaralan" program is one of the best way on how we can improve learning especially to our schools.The program promotes the consumption of more veggies, which are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This prevents malnutrition which is a really common issue in certain food deserts. Why? Simply, utilizing school gardening for supplementary feeding program can be a tool in aiding the major reasons why a child drops out of school- poverty, hunger, and malnutrition.

               Badiang National High School will conduct a program about Gulayan sa Paaralan. With this program, parents, and students was oriented about the project that aimed to help learners and parents realize how important the agriculture is, and as it serve as our life support. This project will help the school based feeding program in improving the nutritional status of BNHS learners, with the mutual cooperation of the parents, teachers and community. This project would not be completed without the help of Jen Grace's blacksmith father and his laborers, Cristian Calimbo and me. This project shows how strong community teamwork can help us reach our educational and health goals.

                 Teachers, parents, and students collaborated to find the ideal spot for their vegetable garden. The careful selection of the planting location ensured optimal growing conditions for the vegetables. With the support of parents and students, they planted a variety of vegetables, including root crops, legumes, and leafy greens. The diverse selection of vegetables provided a wide range of nutrients for the students. These vegetables contribute to the project's goal of ensuring students maintain proper nutrition, promoting a healthy lifestyle and improved well-being.

              The project ignited an interest in gardening among students. The experience helped everyone to learn that planting was also about much more than just the school grounds. Students and parents learned how vegetable gardening can be a source of food and income leading to self-sufficiency and economic empowerment. This made for a successful program because it really showed the benefits of gardening and how it could be sustainable living! Armed with this new knowledge they felt empowered to help create a healthier and more sustainable community."

              The success of this project shows how well teachers, parents, students, and the community can work together. Their teamwork and commitment made it clear that even the toughest challenges can be faced and conquered. This achievement really emphasizes how important it is for the community to get involved in achieving common goals. The influence of this project reaches beyond just the school, encouraging others to join in and collaborate. By coming together, they proved that when people unite, they can achieve anything.