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Springhurst Primary Wins National Kitchen Garden STEM Award

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC · How we work

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Springhurst Primary School in Victoria won the National Kitchen Garden “showcasing Stem” award.
The garden was rebuilt after a record heatwave using repurposed materials and a water-wicking system.
Students performed a capillary-action experiment to study water efficiency.
Winning schools receive a $1,000 grant plus program membership and gardening tools.
Craig Stelmack plans to use his school’s prize for a garden bed and a native beehive.

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Story summary

Springhurst Primary School in Victoria won the National Kitchen Garden “showcasing Stem” award.
The garden was rebuilt after a record heatwave using repurposed materials and a water-wicking system.
Students performed a capillary-action experiment to study water efficiency.
Winning schools receive a $1,000 grant plus program membership and gardening tools.
Craig Stelmack plans to use his school’s prize for a garden bed and a native beehive.