Environmental Programs

Cows Create Careers Program

Aitken College was involved in the Cows Create Careers program again this year. This is a national program that sees farmers offer three-week old calves to nearby schools for a temporary stay. Students get to experience what it is like to look after animals and gain a better understanding of the dairy industry through this unique opportunity.

The Year 10 Agriculture students were responsible for feeding and caring for the calves while they lived at the school for three weeks during May. They had to follow a set feeding regime so the two calves, called “Jeffery” and “Leroy” by the students, were well nourished. They also had to weigh “Jeffery” and “Leroy” each day so we could track their growth and clean their pen and shelter every week. Several primary classes also took the opportunity to visit the calves and all the kids were very excited by the prospect of meeting the baby cows…as were the staff! Everyone was sad when the calves left but we are already looking forward to hosting two calves again next year!

Mr Chris Reid

Environmental Programs Assistant