We have wrapped up another semester at Tinternwood Farm. The students in the merino challenge have been learning about different breeds of sheep, haltering, fat scores and food ratios. They have been dedicated to their learning, coming down to the farm most lunchtimes. Our Year 7 students have finished their semester of agriculture and have been successful in growing their own vegetables. They have used their produce to create a salad in their health class, which has produced some wonderful creations.
Our Year 2 students finished their classes looking at the different stages involved in the creation of Australian dairy produce – from milk production on the farm to the arrival at the supermarket.
We said goodbye to our dairy calves with our Young Farmers having learnt some real-life responsibilities, bottle feeding our calves daily.
This is just some of the highlights from the Tinternwood Farm this term.
Dr Kate Richards
Secondary Science
Agriculture and Sustainable Futures Curriculum Co-ordinator
