AG Day Ready

Agricultural Days are an integral part of growing up in New Zealand! They are annual tradition for rural schools designed to  encourage children to learn about the care of farm animals by rearing a lamb, goat and/or chickens.

Rules might include:

Children must be feeding their own animals/chicken, they must not be still raised on their mother.

Pets and plants do not count when giving out Ag Day trophies.

Calves may be washed and groomed, but not clipped or oiled.

Kids may be washed and brushed and feet clipped if necessary. 

Lambs for Agricultural Day must be born after 1 June & must be more than six weeks old on the day. 

Ribbons are distributed at the conclusion of judging for each category.

This day has attracted parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and past pupils It is the big day for families!