Excel Public School in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, holds classes that go beyond the four walls of a classroom. Students of this school are taught to cultivate, cure, and cook seasonal vegetables as part of their curriculum.
The school premise houses a farm where plants like lady's fingers and bananas grow along with jackfruit trees.
In a video released by the school shows class IX students sort jackfruit bulbs as part of their training.
"It took the students only half an hour to cook four jackfruits, weighing up to 3kg each. Most of these students were engaging in the task for the first time in their life. The focus was on doing the job neatly and in an organized manner," TI Victor, the managing director of the school, said.
The school distributes the food prepared by students among them.
"We assign different classes to various cultivation," added Victor.
The video also shows students and teachers roast bananas on a hearth. The oven-roasted bananas are eaten along with coconut crepes.
"It is important that students understand how farm produces reach their homes and plate," quipped Victor.
