2024 Classroom Gardens Photo Contest

This spring, we once again asked our schools to submit their best Classroom Garden photos for a chance to win one of three $100 shopping sprees for gardening materials. We received over 125 fantastic submissions and here is the shortlist and the winners! Congratulations to our winners!

Mylène Goulet – École élémentaire catholique Notre-Dame-des-Champs

Élyse-Vézina Martel – École élémentaire publique Marie Curie

A young boy stands indoors, holding a large green leaf up to his face, partially covering his mouth and nose. He wears a black and white camouflage hoodie and holds a pair of scissors in one hand. Behind him, there is a lush plant with similar green leaves growing vertically. In the background, there are classroom supplies and furniture.

Nicole Brooking – St. Mary Catholic School

Two young children are outdoors, closely examining the roots of a freshly pulled kale plant using magnifying glasses. The boy on the left wears a blue shirt and holds a blue magnifying glass, while the girl on the right has long hair and uses a black magnifying glass. They are seated at a wooden table with other children and outdoor activities visible in the background. The scene appears to be a hands-on learning activity in a school or daycare setting.

Thank you to every class who participated and congratulations to the winners! Classroom Gardens brings indoor gardening into classrooms across all four Ottawa school boards at no charge. Throughout the school year, and even through the cold winter months, these students are engaged learners – growing plants from seed, and learning in a hands-on way about plant life-cycles, nutrition, and entrepreneurship. Most importantly, students have the opportunity to eat the food they’ve grow, which is a proven way to get kids excited about eating healthy, fresh vegetable. To learn more about Classroom Gardens, please click here.

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