Students create a school garden - and nurture and care for it. In the process, they learn a great deal about plant physiology, ecological relationships and sustainable management - natural history in action! The process also develops mathematical and economic skills, from calculating areas and statistically recording growth and weather data to cost planning.
In practical terms, children gain experience in building raised beds and irrigation systems, in hands-on gardening, and finally in harvesting and processing fresh food. The school garden is a prime example of the IB's fundamental approach: think globally, act locally. A garden connects global issues such as food security, biodiversity, and climate protection with local impact.
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In principle, anyone can apply for a scholarship. The award committee will take various criteria into account when selecting the scholarship holders: First and foremost, the economic eligibility of an applicant family. This is based on the average household income (approx. €70,000) in the Main-Kinzig district and the applicant confirms that they have a lower household income. Voluntary commitment, special achievements or a particularly convincing application are also taken into account.
When applying for a scholarship, applicants must provide basic information, a letter of motivation and a letter of recommendation from a (class) teacher. After submission, the awarding committee will review the application and contact the applicants regarding the next steps.
At the present moment, two scholarship programs have already been confirmed.
Further scholarship programs are currently being developed.
There will be both full and partial scholarships. Depending on the type of scholarship, either all or part of the school fees will be covered by the scholarship. Both scholarship models cover tuition fees up to the 10th grade to the extent indicated.