Action 3: Green Shoots

To provide the school community with a Green Shoots Gardening Gym

At Montem Academy, we believe that staying fit and healthy, both physically and mentally, helps us better prepare for the challenges ahead. Through our Green Shoots gym, we provide parents and children with opportunities to:

• Get Outdoors: Being surrounded by greenery has been shown to improve overall mental health and healthy heart rates.
• Get Active: Gardening is a great low-impact way to exercise your whole body.
• Meet Local People: Our volunteers enjoy meeting new people, so come join us and be part of a team.
• Learn New Skills: From tool use and plant identification to group leadership, there is something for everyone to learn.
• Make a Difference: All of our sessions work to improve a local green space for both people and wildlife.