Grade 4 learns how to make compost

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Tina Lymberis to our school. She shared her knowledge and experience of composting with our Grade 4 pupils.

Through a hands-on activity, the children learned how to make compost properly, why the different layers matter and how organic materials we consider “useless” can return to nature and become useful again.

Tina has a special way of sharing what she knows, as she loves using verse and songs in her work. The meeting became a lively learning experience, full of knowledge, discussion, participation and plenty of music.

One phrase that stayed with the children was that “whatever dies can live again; it simply changes form”. A simple yet meaningful idea about nature’s cycle and the importance of reuse.

And the learning did not stop with the visit. Grade 4 took on the task of creating and caring for our school’s compost, observing first-hand how it works and develops.

Because when knowledge connects with a real need at school and children take an active role, learning becomes experience and responsibility.