A school in Camborne is on a mission to transform part of the school grounds into a pioneering food garden.

Camborne Science and International Academy (CSIA) has launched a community crowdfunder to raise £10,000 for gardening tools, polytunnels, raised beds, and a food waste composting machine.

The plan is for students to grow produce in the new garden that will supply the school’s kitchens with fresh fruit, veg, herbs and even honey, and potentially be shared or sold further afield.

Run in partnership with young people's charity RJ Working, the project would allow students to grow vegetables all year round, using food waste from school lunches as liquid compost.

As well as practical learning such as planning, building, growing, gardening and bee-keeping, students will build teamwork and leadership skills as they work with RJ Working to strengthen community resilience and support one another in the face of a changing climate.

Beyond that, it is hoped that the scheme will plant the seeds for students to take advantage of Cornwall’s burgeoning green career opportunities.

RJ Working is an organisation dedicated to equipping young people with the restorative principles, language and confidence to make a genuine difference in their communities.

Earlier this year, the school partnered with nearby Cornhill Farm who deliver free-range, farm-fresh eggs weekly to the school.

Emma Haase, principal of CSIA said: “This is a hugely exciting project for our school and the wider community.

“A garden of this nature has the potential to transform how our students learn about food, sustainability and the environment, and the benefits could be enormous.

“We hope it becomes a catalyst for even more innovative, community-driven projects in the years ahead.”