Agriculture
Agriculture is a valued part of the curriculum here at Wagga Wagga Christian College, and is a focus at the College that continues to grow. Programs run from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Students gain exposure to different experiences, including horticulture and working with poultry and cattle. They learn to work collaboratively, problem solve, and understand the crucial role that agriculture plays within society.
Integration of cutting-edge technology in agriculture is an important part of the children’s learning and students regularly use a variety of technology with food production in mind.
Currently, students have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of agricultural subjects including:
- Trial plots with cereal crops
- Hoof and Hook
- Layer pullets, day old, trials
- Laying hens
- Show poultry
- Vegetable production
Primary
Our younger students are engaged in managing garden beds and small animals, including poultry.
We have witnessed the growth in maturity, responsibility, and teamwork when students are responsible for maintaining the health and wellbeing of an animal or the health of garden beds.
This program takes the foundation learnt from classroom teaching and brings it to life, allowing students to gain real world experience.
Secondary
The agricultural program at the College encourages a passionate approach to a farming career with an appreciation of the broad diversity available to them for a career in agriculture. Understanding that being part of rural Australia is not only working on the land.
This includes a cattle-showing team, developing in their handling and nurturing of cattle. The program helps students make an amazing connection with the animals, and results in students growing in confidence, abilities and skills they will take further in their lives.
Interschool Competitions
Cattle Program
The College has a successful cattle-showing team, with students from Year 5 to 12 developing in their handling and nurturing of cattle.
We value hands-on teaching where the responsibility for caring for the animals is led by the students. Participation in interschool competitions allow students to meet with like-minded peers from other schools and connect with industry professionals.
The Cattle team is regularly involved in the showing of steers at Melbourne Royal Show, Canberra Show and many regional shows.
Auctioneering
The Interschool Auctioneering Competition offers students the opportunity to grow skills in public speaking and develop confidence, while also providing the potential for future career options.
Students are tutored by a professional livestock Auctioneer and conduct live auctions of livestock, with the opportunity to progress to further competitions based on their success.
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