Tipperary primary schools to take part in 'Let's Grow' programme

SuperValu and social enterprise GIY are bringing hands-on food education to schools across the county as part of the 2025 Let’s Grow programme.

This week, over 180 primary school children in Tipperary will receive Growboxes filled with seeds, compostable pots, and expert guides to help them grow their own food.

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The initiative aims to spark a love for growing and healthy eating among students, equipping them with the skills to cultivate fresh produce in the classroom.

Moyglass NS and Toomevara NS are just some of the schools participating in this exciting project locally, which will engage 170,000 children nationwide in food-growing activities by the end of 2025.

Ali Honour, Campus Director & Head of Food, GIY, said: "This initiative is a powerful opportunity to equip children with essential life skills - growing their own food and developing a deep appreciation for fresh, seasonal, and nutritious ingredients. At a time when the climate crisis and cost of living challenges are converging, ensuring that future generations have the knowledge and confidence to feed themselves is more critical than ever.”

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SuperValu Managing Director Luke Hanlon said: “SuperValu is proud to partner with GIY for the third year of the ‘SuperValu Let’s GROW’ initiative, empowering 170,000 primary students by 2025 to grow their own food and understand the benefits of healthy and sustainably sourced food produce. As Ireland’s leading community retailer, supporting communities is the essence of what we do., We wish to inspire the next generation by teaching them the lifelong benefits of growing one's own food."

The SuperValu Let’s Grow programme, running from March to June, immerses children in a three-stage journey: GROW (planting seeds), COOK (creating recipes), and EAT (tasting their homegrown produce).

Schools will also have the chance to win prizes, including a €1,000 growing voucher.