Local schools helping to deliver on agricultural education
Member for Cootamundra, Katrina Hodgkinson has welcomed news that two local schools, Junee High and Murrumburrah High, have been selected to help lead the way in the future delivery of agricultural education.
Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli has announced that seven NSW public schools have been chosen as lighthouse schools across the state as a response to the recommendations of the Pratley Review into Agricultural Education and Training in NSW.
“It is terrific that teachers from Junee and Murrumburrah will have the opportunity to play a mentoring role with their colleagues in other schools across the State,” Katrina said.
“Agriculture contributes around $9 billion to the NSW economy every year and it is critical that we have relevant, high-quality agricultural education and training.
“The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government realises the importance of the agricultural sector and we want to encourage growth in agricultural education.
“Junee High and Murrumburrah High have been selected for outstanding student engagement and career promotion in Agriculture and Primary Industries.”
Other lighthouse schools in NSW are:
- Colo High School
- Kempsey High School
- Pittwater High School
- Mount View High School
- Tumut High School
Other NSW schools will be invited to submit Expressions of Interest to join the lighthouse schools group later this year.
