Students from St Catherine’s Catholic College, Singleton recently stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of the agriculture industry, taking part in Singleton’s Beef & Land Management Group Agriculture Education Day.
The event, which featured a live outside broadcast by ABC NSW Country Hour, connected students with experienced industry professionals and showcased the diverse range of career pathways available within Australia’s agricultural sector.
Agriculture teacher Jo Towers said the day provided a valuable opportunity for students to hear directly from people working in the industry and gain a deeper understanding of the many career options available.
“Students are able to learn firsthand from industry professionals who have a huge amount of experience and knowledge to share,” Ms Towers said during an interview with ABC NSW Country Hour presenter Amelia Bernasconi.
“It also opens their eyes to the broad range of careers available in agriculture, from animal health and production through to technology, science, business and land management.”
Among the students attending was Year 7 student Piper Barry, whose family breeds cattle in the local area.
While already familiar with many aspects of farming life, Piper said she was surprised by some of the information she learned throughout the day.
“I didn’t realise how much milk dairy cows can produce in a single day,” she said.
Experiences like the Agriculture Education Day help students connect classroom learning with real-world industry practices, while encouraging them to explore future career opportunities.
Piper already has her sights set on a future in animal care.
“I’d like to become a veterinarian when I finish school,” she said.
St Catherine’s Catholic College offers students a range of opportunities to engage with agriculture through practical learning experiences, industry partnerships and curriculum programs that develop both knowledge and skills.
Listen to the snippet from ABC’s Country Hour below.
