Ag Day
Tū Teitei | Mahitahi | Angitu
Ag Day is an exciting event that our Pyes Pā School community looks forward to every year. It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our rural heritage and provide students with hands on experience raising animals.
Our Ag activities include a traditional calf club event with calves, lambs and goats. We also provide the option of chickens for our Ag Day. Learning is extended to the whole school through our agricultural and horticultural display and competition. Our widely popular tractor race is another activity that all students can participate in.
In 2024, our agricultural and horticultural learning will lead into a Twilight Market.
We hope you can join us for one, or all of these events.
2024 Dates
Tuesday 22nd October - Calf Club
Wednesday 23rd October - Tractor Race
Thursday 24th October - Twilight Market
2024 Agricultural Day Information
While it is not scheduled until Term 4, we appreciate there is considerable planning required by whānau to be prepared for this event with the rearing of animals. This year, children can enter goats, lambs, calves or chickens.
Date of animals:
* Calves - born on or after 1st July and before 20th September
* Lambs - born on or after 1st July and before 20th September
* Kid Goats - born on or after 1st July and before 20th September
* Chickens - born August (purchased through school supplier)
Registration Information
Please note, Ag Day entries open at the beginning of Term 3.
Animal Diary
You can use the Tauranga Vets diary or you can make a copy of the Ag Day diary to record your animal rearing experience. Make sure to include some pictures of your animal. This format is suggested only, you may come up with another way to document your learning.
What's Involved
Participating in Agricultural Day is a rewarding experience for student's and their families alike. To help you know what you are getting yourself in for, we have prepared a short overview.
Chickens
Requirements
* Brooder (box and light bulb)
* Food bowl
* Water bowl
* Newspaper or wood shavings
* Food - Chick starter, Layer pellet
N.B. Chick Starter will be available for purchase through school
Set up
* Brooder box initially
* Cage/run once older
Cost
* $8.50 per chick
Time Commitment
* 10 - 15 minutes 2 x per day
Want to know more? Look at our dedicated Chicken page.
Calves
Requirements
* Calf bottle and teat
* Jacket
* Brush
* Halter
* Lead
* Hay for bedding
* Food - Colostrum, Milk powder, Meal
Set up
* Dry and warm place to sleep
For example, a shed or large dog kennel/crate.
* Fencing to contain
Cost
* Cost per calf varies
We have options available to 'loan' a calf for Ag Day.
Time Commitment
* 20 - 30 minutes 2-3 x per day
Lambs
Requirements
* Bottle and teat
* Jacket
* Collar
* Lead
* Hay for bedding
* Food - Colostrum, Milk powder, Meal
Set up
* Dry and warm place to sleep
A dog crate or kennel works well when the lamb is tiny.
* Fencing to contain
Cost
* Cost per lamb varies
We have options available to 'loan' a lamb for Ag Day
Time Commitment
* 20 - 30 minutes 3 x per day
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