This Term our focus remains on farming practices across a broad scope of topics from planting with the seasons to biodiversity. Our program will run over 8 weeks. Children and teachers will learn together through rich discussion and the sharing of knowledge. Children will get plenty of hands on experience as we explore The Farm, tend to the animals and upkeep our own small garden plot. Each week children will do craft projects, that may sometimes span across several weeks. Upon completion, there will be some treasured items to take home.
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FRIDAY, 20 OCTOBER | FARMING WITH THE SEASONS AND WEATHER
9am - 3pm | $130 | Ages 5 to 12 Years
We discuss planting with the seasons, climate, extreme weather, regenerative agriculture and indigenous perspectives. We do a weaving activity and cook a pesto pasta lunch.
FRIDAY, 27 OCTOBER | THE SUN AND THE MOON
9am - 3pm | $130 | Ages 5 to 12 Years
We talk about the relationship between plants and the sun and moon, planting with the moon phase, and plants that need varied amounts of sunlight. In craft, we make a sun catcher and a mosaic.
FRIDAY, 3 NOVEMBER | PHOTOSYNTHESIS
9am - 3pm | $130 | Ages 5 to 12 Years
We learn about photosynthesis, where plants get their energy from and the importance of plants and biodiversity. We perform a drama skit and create a poster.
FRIDAY, 10 NOVEMBER | POLLINATION
9am - 3pm | $130 | Ages 5 to 12 Years
We discover pollination, plant life cycles, food security and all about attracting pollinating friendly insects and animals. We do some flower pounding and make some recycles crafts.
FRIDAY, 17 NOVEMBER | COMPOST AND SOIL HEALTH
9am - 3pm | $130 | Ages 5 to 12 Years
We find out about compost, soils, healthy soil microbiomes, and worm farms. We get our hands dirty in clay and craft.
FRIDAY, 24 NOVEMBER | MINIBEASTS
9am - 3pm | $130 | Ages 5 to 12 Years
We classify our small farm friends and go on a minibeast hunt around The Farm. Are they an arthropod, mollusc or annelid? In craft, we make an insect motel and do some recycled crafting.
FRIDAY, 1 DECEMBER | PLAYING WITH FIBRE
9am - 3pm | $130 | Ages 5 to 12 Years
Which fibres can be used for what purpose? We learn about indigenous perspectives, the history of weaving and all about how plant fibres are farmed. In craft we do some paper making and weaving.
FRIDAY, 8 DECEMBER | BIODIVERSITY
9am - 3pm | $130 | Ages 5 to 12 Years
We learn about biodiversity and discuss the differences between monocropping and regenerative agriculture, as well as how we can restore biodiversity in our flora and fauna. We make flower press and nature journal.