March 20, 2015
Prep students from four local schools gathered at the Kingaroy State High School’s farm area on Wednesday to learn more about rural life.
Students from Kingaroy State High School’s ag program hosted preppies from Kingaroy, Taabinga and Coolabunia State Schools and St Mary’s Catholic College.
The visitors learned about tractors, hay, chickens, bee hives, cattle and horses as well as watching a demonstration of spinning by the Booie Spinners and Weavers.
Representatives from Landcare spoke to the youngsters about the importance of caring for country, while a display by the RSPCA emphasised animal welfare.
The students also enjoyed hands-on encounters with chickens, lambs, piglets, alpacas and more.
KSHS ag assistant Steve Carige and high school students guided the prep students through the displays and were on hand to answer any questions.
The day not only introduces the youngsters to farm life, it helps them to get a better understanding of where there food comes from.
