Farming projectat StModan’s

A farming project has been launched at a Stirling high school.

Tiny Farm, at St Modan’s High, will give pupils the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables that can be donated to local charities. Charities which will benefit include Start-Up Stirling and the Sunlite Café. Some of the food will also be used in the school’s home economics classes.

Pupils from additional support needs departments and autism provisions at other schools will also be given hands-on learning experiences at the farm.

Stirling Council education committee convener, Councillor Susan McGill, said: “The creation of the Tiny Farm is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn about the importance of sustainability and the process of growing food while supporting the community in many different ways.”

In November of last year, the autism provision at St Modan’s High School applied for the Tesco Bags of Help scheme. St Modan’s progressed to the voting stage and were delighted to win enough votes to merit the largest prize of £12,000. This money enabled them to create The Tiny Farm.

Other helpful organisations included B&Q, who provided advice and discounts, Artlink Central, who contributed with colourful artwork they made with this year’s transition pupils, and Speedy’s, who provided the free hire of a cement mixer.