Excursions & Events
Upcoming School Events
Blue Hole Excursion
Our Year 9 Outdoor Education class had an excursion to the Blue Hole. They walked the Threlfall track, built shelters and cooked lunch using the hiking stoves. Then finished the day with some rock hopping.
It was a fantastic experience and a big thanks to Mr Lacey for helping out.
Mrs Peterson
North West Inter School Pig Showing and Judging Competition
15 ASC Agriculture students attended the pig show hosted by Bingara school . Our students attended three workshops presented by professional pig farmers, marketers and officials from the Department of Primary Industries to learn of the opportunities the industry offers their potential future career pathways.
Yr 10 Student Jodie Henshall and Yr 9 Student Zhiyan Murad both made the final of the judging competition. Zhiyan finished a commendable 5th on the junior competition whilst Jodie finished a superb 2nd in the senior competition. Our school show pig, Dorothy finished 4th overall in the very competitive Porker class.
14 schools from the region entered a total of 42 pigs and our students represented our school in an outstanding manner, making valuable networking opportunities and new friends from other schools. Dorothy the pig also met some new friends and had an afternoon nap with a few new friends. Dorothy is a pedigree Berkshire pig ( black) and her breed is growing in popularity due to their outstanding meat quality. ASC Farm has a registered breeding program and our students work with our stock every school day.
Mr Jason Walker
Last Friday the 15th September, Year 9 PASS and Outdoor Ed students challenged themselves in the Mini Muddies obstacle course at Farrer. Students were able to get involved for a great cause, supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
Everyone had a fantastic day and these students were excellent ambassadors for our school. Please see below for some before and after shots!
ASC FARM...
It’s been a great term here at our farm! We sold all of our 18 weaner Berkshire piglets that have been a real treat for our community to view from the road. Thank you to all our local pig buyers for supporting ASC Agriculture. One of our other sows is due to farrow any day now ready for local kindergarten farm tours next term.
Mr Walker took a team to the Bingara pig show and learning day which was a great trip. He has also been building a number of helpful structures at the farm this term with keen students. Thanks Mr Walker for all your work!
Farmer, Mr Guy Croft and his daughter Caitlin very kindly brought in 120 Merino sheep for our students just recently to process through our fantastic sheep yard facility. Student’s had a wonderful time and learnt a lot from the Croft’s visit. A big thanks to all our local farmers who support ASC!
This term we attended the Glen Innes Beef Extravaganza with a big ASC Livestock Team. It was a great four day experience for our students! A big thanks to our supporting beef producers who continue to supply us with quality cattle. Thank you Grace Collins for all your hard work with our Livestock Team and thanks to our farm assistant Mr Mark Harris for his continued support and work at our fantastic farm!
I took our HSC Agriculture class out for the day to visit the Armidale Cattle Sale, Greenhills orchard, the Guyra Tomato Farm and Sunhill Goat Dairy. It was a fantastic trip jam packed with learning. Thank you to all who shared their knowledge with us!
All the best to our 2 unit HSC Agriculture class of 2023 for your final examination!
Mr Mark Fisher
ASC Agriculture Teacher/ Farm Manager.
