As part of a Healthy Life Style inculcation, students of Middle Section, PECHS Campus, visited an organic farm. Students were educated about the significance and impact of plantation; such as multiplication of various species of birds, less pollution, and more rain. They were briefed about the role of living species in the world and how one species depends on the other for existence. The purpose of the visit was to create awareness about impact of greenery and growing of one’s own food: vegetables and fruits. The food at the farm is grown on land, containers, wooden crates and raised beds to make best possible use of limited resources and ensure sustainable environmental friendly procedures of food growth. Students planted gourd seeds in pots and were given the same as souvenirs to take home. They were educated about the depth of soil to sow the seed, frequency of watering their pots and what to look for as signs of good growth. This visit was part of a healthy lifestyle awareness program and as the way forward, learning would be cascaded to the whole school community through green drives and other awareness programs.
