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Not a Baaaaaaaaa…d Idea! – The Design Process
All children in the school were given an opportunity to submit their ideas for the calf. They had to provide a written explanation of what message they wanted to convey through their art. 5 children submitted responses Renee, Lainey, Jasmine, … Continue reading
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Wool in 2050
Wool in the future Ideas for wool in the future Wetsuits/swimmers (wool keeps us warm even if we are wet) Wool carpet (wool doesn’t absorb liquid) Microchips on sheep (so farmers can muster easily) Sun-safe range (hats & caps) … Continue reading
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Bessie Thomas – YFC Visit
On Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th July we were so lucky to meet Bessie Thomas our AWESOME YFC. The whole school was buzzing, we loved her and she would definitely have to love us!! She started with Years 5 and 6, … Continue reading
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A sheep’s first year
First year in a sheep’s life This is a photo of a 1 day old lamb from Bessie’s farm. April- Lamb is born. June- Lamb marking, it involves rings on the tails and tags on ears. Wethers (Boys) are … Continue reading
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Different Breeds of Sheep
Different Breeds of Sheep Merino sheep are the best sheep for wool because their wool is super soft. On Burrigan, Baden Park and Springdale all together there are 20,000 Merino sheep (for wool ) and 600 Dorper (for meat) … Continue reading
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Food Waste Survey – The RESULTS ARE IN!!!
SUSTAINABLE LIVING Late last term the editorial team wrote a survey for the school community to find out more about food waste in our immediate community. After researching food waste in Australia and finding out facts from websites such as … Continue reading
Bessie’s Profile – Our YFC
Meet Bessie, our young farming champion. Read more about Bessie, here is her profile. We asked her some questions and here is what she had to say: Bessie Thomas Age: 26 years old Birthday: 25th May Why do you … Continue reading
Food Waste is a big problem
Whilst many children in poor countries go hungry In wealthier countries like ours we throw up to 20% of the food we buy away. See here Late last term the editorial team wrote a survey for the school community … Continue reading
Hamilton North PS Archibull Prize 2014 