The children at Goodstart Early Learning on Brisbane Street have been learning a lot about the drought in recent weeks, and got first-hand experience, and some perspective, during a trip to the Farrer farm on Thursday.
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The crew got some hand on experience and knowledge of exactly where milk comes from at the school’s dairy, before learning about how to look after poddy calves.
They then also met the occupants of the hen house, even geting to take home some of the fresh eggs, which were then used to make scrambled eggs on Friday, where the little ones did their own bit to chip in for farmers.
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The Friday Farmer Fundraiser saw all the children dress up like farmers for the day, boots, hats, chaps and all.
Parents were asked to give the children some money to donate to the Buy a Bale initiative, following a story book and lesson last week about what drought means, and how many farmers and their animals are struggling through the drought.
Educator Natalie Storch said the kids couldn’t get enough of the farm life, despite the drought.
“The children had a lovely day riding stick horses, cooking scrambled eggs and listening to stories about farmers,” she said.
“So far we have raised $138.55 with more still coming in for Buy a Bale.”
