{"id":1130,"date":"2024-11-26T21:33:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T21:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2024-11-26T21:33:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T21:33:40","slug":"clearwater-malls-cangro-challenge-2024-cultivating-tomorrows-green-leaders-one-upside-down-tomato-at-a-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/?p=1130","title":{"rendered":"Clearwater Mall\u2019s Cangro Challenge 2024: Cultivating Tomorrow\u2019s Green Leaders, One Upside-Down Tomato at a Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clearwater Mall\u2019s Cangro Challenge 2024: Cultivating Tomorrow\u2019s Green Leaders, One Upside-Down Tomato at a Time<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Imagine a world where growing your own food is not only possible but fun for children as young as six. That\u2019s exactly what <\/em>Clearwater Mall<\/em><\/a> is doing with the Cangro Challenge 2024, an innovative programme that teaches local students how to nurture and grow their own tomato plants \u2013 upside down! This unique hands-on initiative, endorsed by the Department of Education and The Wits Centre for Entrepreneurial Thinking, is set to empower 450 young learners to grow food while learning critical lessons about sustainability, recycling, and self-reliance.<\/em><\/p>\n

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This year, students from Muldersdrift Primary, Spark Randpark Ridge, and St. Michaels schools will embark on a two-month journey of growth, both literal and metaphorical, guided by the expertise of the Cangro team. Combining practical life skills with environmental education, the challenge is designed to spark curiosity and a passion for sustainable living in future generations.<\/p>\n

Kelly Belman, General Manager of Clearwater Mall, is an advocate of this project\u2019s positive impact: \u201cThe Cangro Challenge isn\u2019t just about growing tomatoes; it\u2019s about growing young minds. By showing children how they can make a difference in their environment from a young age, we\u2019re planting the seeds of sustainability and self-sufficiency that will benefit them and their communities for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

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How the Challenge Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cangro Challenge<\/em><\/strong> officially began in October with an exciting \u2018Planting Day\u2019 at each school, featuring an industrial theatre performance to introduce participants to the project. Armed with their Cangro grow-kits, which include tomato seedlings and repurposed cans, students plant their tomatoes upside down and take on the responsibility of nurturing them over the next two months.<\/p>\n

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During this time, the students will receive ongoing support from the Cangro team via an interactive online platform, where they can track their progress, access learning materials, and participate in mini-competitions to keep the momentum going. The challenge not only integrates the Grade 4 Natural Science curriculum but also encourages family involvement, creating a shared experience that deepens the impact.<\/p>\n

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Final Showdown and Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n

In January 2025 finalists from each school will compete for the title of \u2018Cangro Young Urban Farmer of the Year\u2019 at Clearwater Mall. The competition will culminate in a celebration of both individual and community achievements, with exciting prizes awarded, including:<\/p>\n