Parents as Gardeners: New Eco-Friendly Initiative Blossoms at VIS

This school year, VIS has introduced an exciting new initiative called “Parents as Gardeners.” Aiming to support biodiversity, the VIS Green Team has invited parents to join their children in a collaborative gardening effort on selected Saturdays. This opportunity is available for families with children from the Early Learning Center (ELC) to Grade 5.

Parents and children are encouraged to bring their gardening tools and dedicate an hour to help tend the school’s garden. This initiative not only contributes to the environment but also provides a wonderful chance for families to socialise and bond over a shared cause. After a productive session of gardening, the hard-working participants are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, and cake, celebrating their dedication and obvious results.

We thank all the parents, students and teachers who have participated this school year. We hope to make this eco-friendly activity a permanent fixture at VIS, fostering a stronger community and a healthier planet.

At Vienna International School, we aim to support our students in their journeys to become responsible global citizens that adapt their lifestyles and way of thinking towards a sustainable lifestyle. Our school has gained significant recognition for its work in developing a sustainable development agenda, being accredited as the first International Eco School in Austria, by three international institutions (Eco Schools, Global Schools & Umweltzeichen). Through the integration of the Eco School Programme and the Sustainable Development Goals in the curriculum, our students gain an understanding of the world’s relevant issues that should be targeted to achieve the sustainability of our planet. More information about our eco-agenda here.