Kangaroo Inn Area School will rework its agricultural curriculum as a result of the Royal Adelaide Show cancellation.
The school has competed at the metropolitan show for more than 15 years.
Originally involved in the show’s cattle showing competition, the school branched out to show goats and made its debut in the schools’ Merino wether competition section last year.
Kangaroo Inn Area School principal Annie Matthews said although the school had not undertaken a lot of preparation for the show, the cancellation would leave a gap in the school’s agriculture program, which was largely based on the stock work.
“Show preparation involves completing assignments related to the stock including growth and feed requirements, learning practical aspects of handling and leading the stock and ensuring they are ‘show-ready’,” she said.
“This occurs through having guest presenters demonstrating and supporting us to physically prepare the animals, leading the animals each day and attending lunchtime sessions to clean out the animal pens and ensure they are looked after.
“Students also plan their Adelaide camp and work collaboratively on all aspects of the experience.
“It is linked to the curriculum, but our staff will develop different experiences to achieve the same outcomes to ensure no child is disadvantaged.”
Ms Matthews said the revised curriculum would be determined closer to term three and would contribute to students’ grades.
“Our staff are already thinking outside the box to develop learning programs catering for students both at school and at home,” she said.
