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Biodiversity Network

Planned Action/Activities: e.g. Plant biodiversity garden	What is your goal/target for this action: e.g. add another Indigenous bed and maintain the previous; increase the percentage of locally Indigenous plants by 30%	Who is responsible? E.g. Grade 4 – 7’s	Possible lesson/s and or Environmental Celebrations to support the actions/activities & for which grade e.g. Gd 4 – 7 NS T1 – focus on Biodiversity/ecosystems.
1. Establish a Plant Biodiversity Garden * Identify and prepare a suitable site within the school grounds. * Select indigenous and water-wise plant species that attract pollinators (bees, butterflies, birds). * Engage learners in planting and labeling activities. 2. Integrate Environmental Learning * Incorporate lessons on plant life cycles, ecosystems, and the importance of biodiversity into Life Skills and Natural Science & Technology. * Conduct classroom-to-garden activities (e.g., seed germination experiments) 3. Create Awareness Campaign * Host an assembly or EcoClub presentation about protecting indigenous plants. * Display posters or artwork made by learners in and around the garden. 4. Sustainability Practices * Set up a compost system using classroom waste to feed the garden. * Create a watering schedule managed by learners and EcoClub members. * Use recycled materials (plastic bottles, tires) for planters or edging. 5. Community and Partnerships * Involve parents, local NGOs, or partner organizations (e.g., FundaLife, New Earth Aquaponics). * Host a “Garden Day” where families help plant or maintain the space. 6. Monitoring and Reflection * Keep a garden journal (with photos, growth tracking, and learner reflections). * Conduct quarterly biodiversity counts or surveys. * Celebrate achievements through certificates or a small showcase event.	Here’s a 225-charaAdd another indigenous plant bed to expand the existing biodiversity garden. * Increase the percentage of locally indigenous plants by **30%**. * Strengthen learners’ understanding and responsibility towards maintaining local biodiversity.cter “Planned for 2025” version: > Plant and maintain a biodiversity garden with BOTSA, expand indigenous planting, start aquaponics food production, boost recycling and composting, and grow eco-literacy through nature-based lessons and community events.	EcoClub members and Grade 3–7 learners, guided by Teacher Simonei and Teacher Zainnia 7 and Grade R learners.	Identify and prepare a new area for the indigenous bed. 2. Research and select suitable locally indigenous and water-wise species. 3. Replant or propagate existing plants from the previous bed. 4. Install plant name labels and educational signage. 5. Schedule weekly watering and maintenance duties (EcoClub roster). 6. Conduct a biodiversity count before and after planting to track growth.Possible Lesson/s or Environmental Celebrations to Support: Grade 4–7 Natural Sciences (Term 1–2): Topics: Biodiversity, ecosystems, interdependence of living things. Grade R–3 Life Skills (Term 2): Topics: Plants and how they grow; caring for living things. Environmental Days: World Environment Day (5 June) – launch new indigenous bed. Arbor Week (first week of September) – planting activity and awareness assembly. *Earth Day (22 April) – garden clean-up and reflection day. Resources Needed: Compost, seedlings or cuttings of indigenous plants, garden tools, labels, watering cans, gloves, and recycled containers. Monitoring & Reflection: Monthly garden check-ins and photo updates in the EcoClub journal; compare species count and plant survival rate each term.

Name of partner	Type of Partner
New Earth Aquaponics	Organization

Community & Social Responsibility

Planned Action/Activities: e.g. Plant biodiversity garden	What is your goal/target for this action: e.g. add another Indigenous bed and maintain the previous; increase the percentage of locally Indigenous plants by 30%	Who is responsible? E.g. Grade 4 – 7’s	Possible lesson/s and or Environmental Celebrations to support the actions/activities & for which grade e.g. Gd 4 – 7 NS T1 – focus on Biodiversity/ecosystems.
Leadership & Capacity Building – Conservation Leaders Program	Encourage and support learners to apply for and participate in the Conservation Leaders Program. Develop youth leadership, environmental stewardship, and personal growth among selected learners. Ensure at least three learners from Battswood Primary are actively engaged in the program each year.	Ecoclub members, Grade 6 learners (potential candidates). Coordinated by Teacher Simonei (EcoClub Coordinator) and Teacher Zainnia, with support from the Nature Connect team.	1. Identify and mentor interested learners who show environmental leadership potential. 2. Facilitate the **application and interview process** with guidance from the Nature Connect facilitators. 3. Provide orientation and ongoing mentorship for selected learners throughout the year. 4. Organize reflection sessions where Conservation Leaders share learning with younger grades. 5. Showcase their contributions through assemblies, EcoClub meetings, or environmental events.

Name of partner	Type of Partner
Nature Connect	Organization

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