Agricultural and Horticultural science and careers has been a major focus for us this year.
We have had very interesting practical and theory science lessons from Mrs Taylor, along with some great field trips which she has planned and led.
Our latest trip was to Otiwhiti Station, where the farm cadets are trained. What a great, fun, learning experience.
We heard from cadets about their studies, the papers they sit for credits, the lectures they have, and about all the practical side of learning to be sheep and beef farmers.
The farm manager and cadet managers led the practical learning sessions, from dog training, butchery, meat preparation, mustering, horse riding for farm work, shearing, drafting, identifying different quality of lambs, and working as a team.
We also enjoyed a farm lunch, courtesy of Otiwhiti management and Sue, the station cook!
We learned so much and had such a great experience, almost all the class are keen to look at some kind of future studying the agricultural or horticultural sciences, and possibly careers in veterinary science, soil or cropping science, farming or horticulture. At present, we are most keen on the outdoor and physical sides of all these subjects.
Huge thanks go to the Duncan family and all the staff and cadets at Otiwhiti, we really appreciate all the time and effort put in to making our field trip such a success.
Mrs Taylor - you have really worked hard to give us great science learning experiences and this was one of the best!
Thanks also to Mr Black and Mrs Woolley for taking the whole day off to transport and help us out at Otiwhiti! We really appreciate your help.
Year Eight Students of 2015
A great website for ag and hort science and careers is:
http://www.getahead.co.nz/get-prepared/training-and-education-2/
Another site that is most useful for planning courses to take at college for particular careers is: https://www.careers.govt.nz
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