Students studying agriculture learn a range of different skills that are associated with animal and plant technologies.
Orange High School has three farm sites which provide students with different experiences;
- The school farm – the school farm is located at the back of the school. It has a range of different enterprises including fruit trees, chickens, ducks, vegetable garden and small spaces for sheep and cattle
- Anson St Farm – Anson St farm consists of approximately 10 acres. Students learn valuable skills including management practices in a vineyard. The school also has a range of merino and cross bred sheep managed by students.
- Kearney's Drive – Kearney's Drive Farm in located near the botanic gardens. Students have the opportunity to work with large cattle and participate in a range of farm skills including fencing and maintaining water supplies.
Student study a range of different areas as they progress through junior agriculture to their senior studies.
Stage 4
- Technology
- Basic plant production
- Chicken Production
- Introduction to large animals
Stage 5
- Vegetable Production
- Chicken and Broiler Production
- Cows Create Careers – Dairy Farming
- Beef Cattle Production
- Viticulture
- Sheep Production
- Pasture Production
- Sustainable Land Use
Stage 6
Students can choose to study Agriculture and/or Primary Industries in years 11 and 12.
- Students studying Primary Industries are working towards achieving Certificate II in Agriculture or Certificate II in Rural Operations. Students also attain a range of competencies based on skills associated with farming.
- Students study Agriculture will learn about a range of plant and animal production and marketing concepts. These will be reinforced with a variety of practical experiences and project work.
Students studying these subjects qualify for an ATAR.
