If you answered yes to these questions, Pick of the Crop could be an exciting opportunity for your school.
Since 2021, schools have been participating in Pick of the Crop by implementing a diverse range of locally-designed activities that suit their local community and environment. Here are 3 videos from North Queensland, produced by Bowen Gumlu Growers Association who host the Pick of the Crop Regional Coordinator for the region, and funded by Health and Wellbeing Queensland. Each school provides a unique perspective of their participation in the initiative.
These short videos highlight some of the ideas you could implement in your school. Visit the News and Features page for more stories from Pick of the Crop schools too.
Thanks to Rollingstone State School, Townsville West State School and Collinsville State School for participating in these videos.
1. Read the information in these resources:
2. Consult with staff and gain commitment from your school leadership team.
3. Contact your Pick of the Crop Regional Coordinator, or contact HWQld at pickofthecrop@hw.qld.gov.au if you need more information.
If your school leaders and community are supportive, you should read the Grant Funding Guidelines and start developing an application that includes a School Action Plan.
Your School Action Plan should:
It is a condition of the Pick of the Crop grant funding that successful schools enter into a Short Form Agreement with HWQld. The Short Form Agreement comprises of three parts: Short Form Agreement Particulars, your approved application (which includes a School Action Plan) and Short Form Terms and Conditions. These will be provided on approval of your application via SmartyGrants. You can start designing your School Action Plan using the template above, prior to completing the online application. More information on this can be provided by your Regional Coordinator or by contacting HWQld via pickofthecrop@hw.qld.gov.au.
Last updated 4 August 2025
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