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Conference 2008
The Kitchen Garden Classroom: Educating Children for a Healthy Future
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation hosted its inaugural national conference on Monday 13 October, 2008 at the Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne. The conference was attended by over 400 people from across Australia, representing primary schools, community gardening, community health initiatives, tertiary and research institutions and participating Victorian schools.
Tailored for the different interests of these groups, sessions followed four themes: The Program in Practice, Shared Learning, Program Sustainability and Learning for Life and included keynote addresses, panels, a range of workshops and display Kitchen and Garden classes.
Below is some feedback from people involved in the conference. Please check this page for news about the Kitchen Garden Conference 2009.
Have just arrived home after the conference and just want to congratulate you and all concerned with it. What a fantastic day from whoa to go. Everything reflected terrific planning and detail. I feel very blessed to have taken part in the day and feel energised by the enthusiasim generated there. Thank you to all involved and for allowing me to be part of the conference.!
(Margie Benbow, Slow Food, presenter)
Congratulations to all involved in a wonderful day of learning at the inaugural Kitchen Garden Conference. I listened to participants discussing and their learning together during after and prior to sessions. It was a big project successfully implemented. Thank you for my opportunity to particpate.!
(Kerri Simpson, former Principal, Findon Primary, presenter)
I had a fantastic day, not only as a presenter but also as a participant. It is very exciting to be able to part of the ‘movement’ and I thank you all for asking me to present. I look forward to next year’s conference.!
(Kemi Nevkapil, presenter)
I had a very good – and very educational – time and I was thrilled to see how large the Program now is.!
(Alan Saunders, MC and presenter)
It was a very enjoyable and rewarding day and the students very much appreciated the opportunity to be involved.!
(Philip Goad, presenter)
We all had a great day and feel honoured to be part of such a wonderful organisation.!
(Angela Craven, Program Coordinator, Yarrunga Primary, presenter)
Thanks for the opportunity. It was great to see so many people at the conference and I think you have all done a great job in organising it. The children had a great day too!!
(Brian Hosking, Garden Specialist, Eaglehawk Primary, presenter)
It was a wonderful day and I sincerely congratulate everyone involved on making it such a great success! What a great turn-up of people from all around the country who were obviously thoroughly enjoying themselves. Who couldn't!?! The venue and food were fabulous and the action-packed program ran like clockwork. I know how much work goes into making an event like this happen! Once again, congratulations and many thanks for a memorable day.!
(Gayl Morrow, Garden Specialist, Wendouree Primary, volunteer)
Please pass on my thanks to all involved in the conference, it was very well organised, great sessions and a divine lunch!
(Janet Cameron, King Valley Primary, volunteer)
Attached file Download the full Kitchen Garden Classroom conference program (1.24Mb)
