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Hawthorne hosts harvest lunch
Hawthorne Elementary teacher Susanne Bohmert hosted her final Harvest Picnic Luncheon in the school’s garden late last month.
cantly exceeded their goal of $10,000 to be the top fundraiser for the school category. They showed how mighty small can be and there are no limits to what they can achieve This has been a truly special experience for all of us. It’s so rewarding to know that the efforts of our Hawthorne Hawks will have such a positive impact”
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-Submitted by Delta School District
Bohmert, who is retiring from teaching, has spent 33 years of her 34-year teaching career at Hawthorne. She is wellknown and loved by families and the local community. She has hosted the Harvest Picnic Luncheon for several years
A number of special guests including Mayor George Harvie, assistant superintendent Judy Maranda, principal Jim Hope, school staff and current and past members of the school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) were treated to a delicious lunch featuring food grown in the school’s garden by Bohmert’s Grade 2 class
Approximately 15 years ago, Bohmert spearheaded the project to install a garden at the school. The majority of the garden boxes were built out of white cedar by students at Delta Secondary With annual assistance and funding from the school’s PAC, she has helped hundreds of students learn about the food cycle and experience the satisfaction of growing their own food, such as potatoes, kale and rhubarb.
“The garden has been important in helping students understand the concept of stewardship and responsibility and taking care of our land in line with the First Nations Principles of Learning,” said Bohmert “This garden is also important to the wider local community I see many families and local community members walking admiring and appreciating the garden.”
District assistant superintendent Judy Maranda said Bohmert’s work with the students in the garden leaves a wonderful legacy
“We’re thankful for dedication and commitment to students throughout her career and wish her well in her retirement,” said Maranda -Submitted by Delta School District
