PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A GREEN HOUSE.

1. BASIC INFORMATION Project Title: Construction of a greenhouse for a high school. Name of Organization: Charity High School Address of Organization: 4-10 Central Avenue, Kingston 8 Tel: 924-6922 Fax: 924-6877 E-mail: chs@yahoo.com Location of Project: 4-10 Central Avenue, Kingston 8 Name of Contact Person: Mrs. Alecia Slowley Position: Teacher of Agricultural Science Tel: 775-6949 E-mail: aslowley@yahoo.com

Project Summary: The main purpose of this project is to facilitate the field work requirements of the Agricultural Science curriculum. In doing this, the aim is to expose students to practical/field work exercises that would enable them to make links between theoretical concepts and practical real world agriculture; hence leading to greater appreciation for Agriculture and improved performance in the subject. The project has four phases; site allocation and preparation, erection of a twenty by forty feet (20x 40) metal frame greenhouse, sourcing raw materials and equipment and commencement of greenhouse operations. The duration of the project is approximately one (1) year and the total estimated cost is J$1,210,000.00 (1 million, two hundred and ten thousand); the grant requested is J$1,000,000.00 (1 million).

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2. APPLICANT INFORMATION Type of Organization: A Secondary Level Academic Institution Names and Positions of Officers in Organization: Board Chairman: Principal: Vice Principals: Mr. David Cohen Mrs. Claudia Jackson Mrs. Marsha Cunningham Mr. Paul Cox Bursar: Head of Science Department: Agricultural Science Teacher/Project Manager: Agricultural Science Teacher/Assistant Manager: Mrs. Valerie Mckenzie Mrs. Karen Green Mr. Cliff Simpson Mrs. Alecia Slowley

Purpose of Organization The purpose of the organisation is to transition students from comprehensive primary education to higher education. The organization seeks to give students common knowledge to prepare students for training at the tertiary level as well as to enhance physical and intellectual development to prepare students as future citizens. 3. PROBLEM STATEMENT There is a serious need for equipment/materials to enhance the learning of Agricultural Science at the institution. The CXC May/June 2008 report on students performance in Agricultural Science cites several deficiencies in students responses to questions in the various sections of the paper and commented on the need for consistent exposure to practical/field exercises. There is the need for a greenhouse to carry out the field work component of the curriculum. This lack of a greenhouse facility hinders the total development of an agricultural programme. Students need the exposure to practical, real world situations to enhance their ability to make

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appropriate linkages between theory and practical agriculture (CSEC Agricultural Science Syllabus, 2006). 4. PROJECT GOAL AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this project is to create awareness and a deeper understanding of Agriculture, the modern practices associated with it and to dispel some misconceptions of what the subject entails and in doing so, improve the performance of students in the subject. To achieve this, a greenhouse will be constructed and operations implemented. The objectives of such a project include identifying the appropriate space for such a greenhouse, obtaining permission for this undertaking and ultimately constructing and utilizing this facility.

Objectivities, Activities and Outputs

Project objectives To identify suitable space for the greenhouse.

Activities to be undertaken A tour of the school grounds with the Principal and other stakeholders in this project. Clearing of land space, excavation (if necessary). Lists prepared of all necessary materials and equipment. Sourcing materials and equipment at best possible prices.

Outputs expected Allocation of a suitable site for greenhouse construction.

To prepare the site allocated for greenhouse construction. To source raw materials and equipment for greenhouse operations.

Fully prepared site for greenhouse construction. Acquisition of necessary equipment and materials.

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To set up a green house facility to facilitate the SBA component (field work) of the Agricultural Science Syllabus.

Construction of greenhouse. Setting up of greenhouse Intializing greenhouse operations

A fully functional greenhouse

To expose students to practical/field work exercises that would enable them to make links between theoretical concepts and practical real world agriculture

Use non-conventional methods to grow crops eg. Box and trough culture Develop a herb garden.

Students farm records of their activities Success in farming based on produce.

To improve students performance in the subject

Use of practical exercises to enhance theoretical material. Students will be given a pre-test before greenhouse operations take effect and a post test six (6) months after commencement of greenhouse operations.

Improved performance in the subject.

5. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION The need for the subject Agricultural Science at the secondary level has become more apparent with the changing of the times and as such any programme aimed at implementing and improving this area of science yields much support from organisations such as the Parents Teachers Association (P.T.A.). The P.T.A. has pledged to provide support, monetary and
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otherwise, to maintain the project to ensure its continuity and longevity. Members of the association have pledged to help with the preparation of the site, the construction of the green house and donations of equipment and materials such as seeds and other farm equipment.

6. COLLABORATION AND ALLIANCES WITH OTHERS The schools Science Department is in collaboration with organisations such as the 4H club, CASE, NEPA the Forestry Department and Horticultural clubs and organizations. Collaboration with these organisations will enhance the performance of the Agricultural Science programme as such alliances will take it outside of the box. Students will realise that such a programme does not stop at what occurs in the classroom, laboratory or on the field but can influence the wider society even at their level. It is hoped that such collaboration will enrich the existing programme. 7. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The project is slotted to span one year commencing in the month of September. After the greenhouse is set up greenhouse operations will be ongoing from February of the following year. Evaluative processes will also be ongoing from the commencement of greenhouse operations. The table below gives a time- line in months for the various project-related activities.

Activities

Person Responsible

Time Line in Months

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1 S Tour of school grounds to select site for greenhouse Mrs. Claudia Jackson (Principal) Mr. Cliff Simpson (Project Manager/Agricult ural Science Teacher) Site Surveyor from Farm Supplies Company responsible for constructing the greenhouse Mr. Cliff Simpson Mrs. Alecia Slowley (Teachers) Mr. Kevin Williams (Farm Attendant) Mr. Cliff Simpson Mrs. Alecia Slowley Students Farm Supplies Company

2 O

3 4 5 N D J

6 7 8 9 F M A M

10 J

11 J

12 A

Site allocation and preparation

Pre-test for Students (written and practical) Erection of a twenty by forty feet (20x 40) metal frame greenhouse

* * * *

Sourcing and acquiring raw materials and

Mr. Cliff Simpson

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equipment

Mrs. Alecia Slowley Mrs. Karen Green (Head of Department) Mr. Peter Kay (President of P.T.A.) Mr. Cliff Simpson Mrs. Alecia Slowley Students Mr. Kevin Williams Ms. Jonnette Dixon (Lab Technician) Mr. Cliff Simpson Mrs. Alecia Slowley Students

Commencement and implementation of greenhouse operations.

* *

* *

Post Test for Students (written and practical)

8. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT The project will be spearheaded by one of the Agricultural Science teacher, Mr. Cliff Simpson, who is a senior teacher. Mr. Simpson has extensive experience in the field of Agriculture as his

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training is in that area; he also has experience in organizing and implementing projects of like nature as this one because he has managed a farm that had a nursery. The Head of the Science Department, Mrs. Karen Green is also a member of the management team as she will have to endorse and approve the purchase of the necessary items to complete the project as well as assist in sourcing these items. The other persons on the team are Mrs. Alecia Slowley, the second Agricultural Science teacher, Ms. Jonnette Dixon, the lab technician and Mr. Kevin Williams, the farm attendant. Mrs. Slowley will assist Mr. Simpson in the implementation and maintenance of the project, Ms. Dixon will assist with any experiments or other related activities that need to be done and Mr. Williams will assist with the setting up of the greenhouse as well as the day to day green house operations. Final approval of all activities related to the project will be given by the Principal; Mrs. Claudia Jackson under advisement of Mr. Simpson and Mrs. Green. The bursar, Mrs. Valerie Mckenzie will be in charge of the project funds which will be disbursed as instructed by the Principal upon submission of a request memorandum.

9. PROJECT FINANCING PLAN AND BUDGET

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Item Description

Quantity

Unit Cost ($)

Requested From EFJ ($)

Applicant Contribution ($)

Other Contributions ($)

Total ($)

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Material and Infrastructure (Greenhouse Construction)

Site Preparation Cement Sand Gravel

5 Man Days 5 bags 0.6m3 1.2m3

3500 650 1500 1500 6250 6000 5800 466 350 972 600 600 1000 500 70 3250 900 1800 62500 60000 58000 13980 46900 34992 44400 44400 30000 22500 14889 33000

17500

17500 3250 900 1800 62500 60000 58000 13980 46900 34992 44400 44400 30000 22500 14889 33000

2 Galvz. Pipe Hoop Complete 10 pcs. 3 Galvz. Pipe Post and Brace Complete 2 Hoop Vent/Connectors 1 Galvz. Pipe Wire lock and channel 6 mil Plastic 6M wide 50 mesh-sides 50 mesh-vent Guttering 4.5 C Purlin 1 Galvz. Plant Support Support Wire Double Door and Foot bath 10 pcs. 10 pcs. 30m 134m 36m 74m 74m 30m 45m 212.7m 1

Item Description

Quantity

Unit Cost ($)

Requested From EFJ ($)

Applicant Contribution ($)

Other Contributions ($)

Total ($)

Miscellaneous SUBTOTAL FOR MATERIALS/INFRASTRUCTURE

10000 481511 17500

10000 499011

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Labour for G/house Construction Transportation/Delivery SUBTOTAL Equipment and materials for GreenHouse Wheelbarrow (medium) Watering Can(small) Watering Hose (50m) Pruning Shear Pruning Saw Budding knife Spade Hoe Rake Fork (Garden) Cutlass Scale

100 Man Days

3500

350000 15000 365000

350000 15000 365000

2 12 3 6 6 12 6 6 3 6 3 4

6980 930 2720 1150 850 530 750 1346 2225 2735 650 670

13690 11160 8160 6900 5100 6360 4500 8076 6675 16410 1950 2680

13690 11160 8160 6900 5100 6360 4500 8076 6675 16410 1950 2680

Item Description

Quantity

Unit Cost ($)

Requested From EFJ ($)

Applicant Contribution ($)

Other Contributions ($)

Total ($)

Insecticide Fungicide SUBTOTAL FOR EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL Seeds Tomato (Large and small)

6 Bags 6 Bags

2800 3200

16800 19200 101171 26520

16800 19200 127931

20 pks

960

19200

19200

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Pepper (Scotch bonnet) Sweet Pepper Calaloo SUBTOTAL FOR SEEDS Security (Infrastructural) SUBTOTAL GRAND SUBTOTAL CONTINGENCY GRAND TOTAL

20pks 20pks 12pks

780 120 60

15600 2400 720 37920 100000 100000 1047682 81940 80000 1047682 161940

15600 2400 720 37920 100000 100000 1129862 80000 1209862

10. BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS/NOTES In preparing this budget, several assumptions were made primarily as it concerns the prices of equipment and materials from the farm supplies company; it is assumed that there would not be much fluctuation as it relates to increases in prices.

11. COUNTERPART FUNDING Three other organizations were approached for financing this project; they include the schools P.T.A., the Past Students Association and a prominent businessman from the community surrounding the school. The P.T.A. has pledged their support with finances as well as volunteer work; their contribution totals the approximately $162,000 as seen in the budget. The Past Students Association has pledged a sum of $100,000 to aid in the initial day-to-day greenhouse operations and the community business man has pledged a further $50,000 to also aid in these operations.

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References

Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) (2008). Overview of Examinations. CXC website. Retrieved July 26, 2009 from http://www.cxc.org/section.asp Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) (2006). Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Agricultural Science Syllabus. Caribbean Examinations Council The Garrison, St. Micheal, Barbados

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APPENDIX
(SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS)

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Name: A. Reid-Slowley Contact no: 775-6949 E-mail: peggy_jm@yahoo.co.uk Fax: List of Items Quotation is needed for: The unit Price for each item will suffice. Wheelbarrow (small) Watering can ( small and large) Watering hose (25 ft/50m) Pruning shear Pruning saw Budding knife Spade Hoe Rake Fork (garden) Cutlass Scale Insecticide (for herbs and vegetables) Fungicide (for herbs and vegetables) Seeds: tomato ( small and large), pepper (scotch bonnet), calaloo, sweet pepper

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