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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
County Sligo school who got creative with a vegetable wins award
Whether it's a school garden, a sunny windowsill, or just a few pots by the door, Sligo classrooms were encouraged to show that even the smallest space can be a place to grow. The initiative helps students learn where food comes from, build food empathy, and experience hands-on learning - all while having fun! Delivered by SuperValu in partnership with GIY, Let's Grow equips schools with everything they need to get growing. Earlier this year, participating Sligo schools received free Classroom Kits packed with seeds, compostable pots, and expert growing guides. Now, classrooms are in full swing, tending to seedlings and seeing their efforts come to life. The first nationwide challenge, Cress Head, asked students to grow cress and turn it into characters with wild, creative hairstyles. Cliffoney NS stood out for their enthusiasm and inventive entries, earning national recognition for their fun, hands-on approach to the challenge. Winners will shortly be announced for the From Garden to Plate recipe challenge, where students will turn their harvests into fresh, homegrown meals. And there's still time to enter the current Great Veggie Taste Test challenge for the chance to win - and be in the running to secure €1,000 for rheir school. SuperValu Let's Grow is on track to reach 170,000 children nationwide by the end of the year, including in Sligo - sowing the seeds of healthy habits and lifelong learning.
Irish Examiner
15-05-2025
- General
- Irish Examiner
Win the Ultimate GIY Starter Bundle for You & a Friend
To celebrate Sustainability Month at the Irish Examiner, we have teamed up with GIY to give one lucky reader and their chosen growing buddy the chance to kickstart their growing journey with the ultimate GIY Starter Pack. GIY (Grow It Yourself), are on a mission to help people grow their own food and make healthier, more sustainable choices. From award-winning HQ in Waterford, events, courses, and a thriving café – all rooted in the power of homegrown food. Prize details Access to GIY's 'How Food Grows' online course GIY Goodie Bag bursting with amazing tools and treats: The How Food Grows GROWBOX, a collection of inspiring GIY books, a seasonal seed bundle, a reusable GIY bottle, a GIY t-shirt, and a GROW HQ Café voucher Terms and conditions apply. Non transferrable/exchangeable and cannot be used for re-sale. No cash alternative. The editor's decision is final. The winner will be announced, 12 noon on Friday May 30. Visit for more information.
