Planting Herbs in School Scheme

Prospectus of Planting Herbs in School Scheme
2019/20

Organizer

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)

Details of the Scheme

The Planting Herbs in School Scheme embraces the following –

1. LCSD will arrange talks on growing of herbs as well as distribution of information of the herbs to schools; and
2. Participating schools implement the plantings and organised relevant fringe activities.  

Please refer to Appendix 1 for details.

Objectives

To promote a green culture among students, cultivate their interest in growing herbs.

Eligibility of entry

All local registered primary, secondary, special schools and kindergartens may apply.

Application

Please complete the application form at Appendix 2. All applications should reach the Zoo and Horticulture Education Unit by fax (Fax No: 2367 0556) or by post (Address: 1/F, Kowloon Park Office, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon) on or before the closing date. (Please call 2723 6053 or 2723 6041 on the same day after sending a fax or mail to confirm receipt of the application form.)

Closing Date of Application

31 May 2019

Schedule

	Event	Date
(a)	Invite applications	May 2019
(b)	LCSD will organise talks on growing of herbs as well as distribute information leaflets	September 2019
(c)	Delivery of herbs (about 10-15 nos.) to schools	Start from around October 2019 (Balloting Result and Delivery Schedule)
(d)	Submit photo album record books and questionnaires	March 2020

Enquiries

2723 6047 or 2723 6080