Chris CraddockJersey communities reporter
BBC
Students from Le Rocquier School are learning how to plant and grow their own vegetables as part of a scheme run with GROW Jersey.
The school's employability team started the group with the environmental group to help the children gain additional skills outside of the classroom.
The eight-week programme is being held at the group's field in Sion and involves planting hedges, weeding, watering and studying the concept of sustainability.
Billy, 16, said "I really like the culture here" and "it's something I really do appreciate that I can do".
He said: "I want at least this island to stay environmentally friend.
"It's important to know how growing things also affects the animals here."
Leanne, 16, enjoyed being able to get outside and learning in nature.
She said "it's the best thing in the whole world" and "people love gardens so have to work hard".
"I've loved learning everything here and it's been so much fun getting out of the classroom," Leanne added.
Ellen Hawgood, from Le Rocquier, approached GROW to set up the programme.
She said: "It's really important for them to just to get out get out in nature... it just makes a difference.
"I hope they just get the skills and knowledge to make the environment a little bit healthier for them and their children."
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