AG DAY 2021 - Saturday 30th October
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GROWING, NURTURING, CREATING’: Focusing on our rural identity
This year we would like all children to complete one ‘project’ to share for Ag Day. Choose ONE ‘rural project’ from the following categories: - An animal project - A plant project - A Kitchen project - An Art & Craft project - A Handyperson project There will be junior (Yr 0-2), intermediate (Yr 3-4) & senior (Yr 5-6) categories for each project. Why complete Ag Day projects? Ag Day is considered a school day. It is one of the biggest days of our school year. We feel it is important to use this day to promote ‘new’ learning and expect all students to attend and complete one project to a high standard. Links to classroom learning Project Progress - Teachers will be asking children during Term 3 about their Ag Day project. Children will be asked to share progress with their project ie. by speaking, writing, drawing or showing. The sharing methods will be decided by teachers. Project Achievement - All projects will be presented and judged on Ag Day. Children will be asked to reflect upon, and evaluate, their project after Ag Day. If your child is unable to complete an Ag Day project please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible. Registering an Ag Day Project for 2020 Read the next few pages to help confirm an Ag Day project. Click here to register the Ag Day project. Registrations close Week 1 of Term 3 - 30th July. If, after reading through the information, you have any questions please contact the school office on (09) 415-9218 or [email protected] FARM ANIMAL CATEGORIES:
Children must be significantly involved in the nurturing and raising of the animal. Children will be required to verbally share their ‘learning journey’. Children may want to share their ‘learning journey’ in written and/or visual form. This is perfectly acceptable but is not a requirement of entry. PETS - Must be at least 1 month old Pets can only be entered once in their lifetime (ie. can only come once to Ag Day). All pets must be well controlled on the day. "Farm friendly" animals are strongly encouraged. (Please check with the school office if you are unsure) DOGS,HORSES and DONKEYS are not permitted on Ag Day. Judging Ag Day ribbons will be awarded for the following:
PLANT CATEGORIES
Children will be required to verbally share their ‘learning journey’. Children may want to share their ‘learning journey’ in written and/or visual form. This is perfectly acceptable but is not a requirement of entry. Sharing the ‘journey’ will include:
RURAL TRADITION CATEGORIES:
Children will be required to verbally share their ‘learning journey’. Children may want to share their ‘learning journey’ in written and/or visual form. This is perfectly acceptable but is not a requirement of entry. This ‘journey’ will include:
Ag Day ribbons will be awarded for the following:
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AG DAY REGISTRATION
AG DAY HANDBOOK - available at the school office Frequently Asked Questions Below are some answers to frequently asked questions regarding Ag Day. If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to speak to your child’s class teacher or Anna-Fay Hinton [email protected] Where do I find the Ag Day handbook? It is on the school website and there will be a copy in each classroom as well. When can my child start their Ag Day project?From the 1st of July. What are my options? All students are expected to complete one ‘project’ to share for Ag Day. ONE ‘rural’ project from the following: - An animal - A plant - A Kitchen project - An Art & Craft project - A Handy person project Each category will be divided into Junior (Yr 0-2), Intermediate (Yr 3-4) and Senior (Yr 5-6) sections. Farm animals must have been born after 1st July and before 15th September. Pets must be at least 1 month old and can only be entered once in its lifetime. When does my child’s Ag Day project need to be registered by? Friday 30th July Can my child do more than one Ag day project? We strongly encourage students to focus on one Ag Day Project and complete it to a high standard. Students also need to be with their project to be judged. If they are not with their Ag Day project when the Judge calls them they may miss out on being judged. What happens if I lose my plant or animal? Unfortunately this does happen, just communicate this with your classroom teacher and they will be able to help. Does my child need to stay with their Ag Day project after they have been judged? We strongly encourage students to stay their project until the ribbons have been presented. Does my child have to come? Yes it is considered a school day. When do I need to be there? It is best to arrive by 8.45am so that you are ready at your ‘section’ for the day that officially starts at 9 o’clock. Can I bring my dog? No.
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