Education Program
Education goes beyond the classroom at Farm My School. Students learn about food production, healthy systems, planting seeds, harvesting produce, and discovering firsthand how healthy soil, ecosystems and communities are connected.
Learn, Grow, Experience
What is the Education Program?
Farm My School Education Program creates hands-on learning experiences to stimulate critical thinking about food growing, regenerative farming, sustainability, health and wellbeing.
We explore constructive and sustainable ways farming and food issues can be addressed on a local scale. Through first-hand experience, we aim to build students' understanding, respect and connection with farms and the farmers who grow the food we eat.
What is a Farm My School Excursion?
Excursions are held at either Farm My School Bellarine at Bellarine Secondary College in Drysdale, on a 1.5 linear kilometre market garden or at Farm My School Colac at Colac Secondary College which measures 2.1 linear kilometres of garden beds.
Schools can choose between half day or full day excursions.
Farm My School excursions cater for Early Learning, Primary and Secondary year levels, are aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and are delivered by qualified educators.
What are the Workshop Topics?
What is a Farm My School Incursion?
In conjunction with the Victorian Schools Garden Programs, Farm My School educators are also available to deliver incursions to Victorian primary and secondary schools.
To enquire email our Education Program Manager, Meghan O'Brien via grow@farmmyschool.com.au.
What are the Farm My School Education Resources?
Farm My School has recently launched an innovative suite of FREE Australian curriculum-aligned STEAM resources for Years 3–8, using regenerative farming to bring learning to life. Educators and parents can access these resources here.
Our recent Grade 3/4 excursion to Farm My School in Drysdale was a delightful and educational experience. The excursion began with an engaging introduction to the Indigenous Australian heritage of the land, providing students with valuable insights into the traditional custodians of the area and their sustainable practices.
FAQ
More Than a Classroom
How much does an excursion cost?
Contact our Education Program Manager for a quote. Send an email to grow@farmmyschool.com.au.
Which farm can schools visit?
Schools can visit either site, Bellarine and Colac.
Hands-on learning experiences for students to stimulate critical thinking on food growing, regenerative farming and sustainable practices.
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