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Agriculture

Agriculture & Rural Industries

Good Shepherd College specialises in offering a range of agricultural experiences for young people who have a passion for developing their skills. With a fully operational farm on our Senior Campus and a dedicated team of volunteers led by an experienced farm manager, the college provides hands-on learning for students aiming to pursue a career in a wide variety of rural industries.

Hands-On Learning & Co-Curricular Engagement

Our popular lunchtime Ag Club provides a fantastic space for students to actively engage in their agricultural pursuits. Through the club, students gain direct experience with:

  • Cattle handling and preparation

  • Alpaca care and management

  • Sheep handling and husbandry

Students also have the unique opportunity to showcase their hard work by showing sheep and cattle at our local regional shows and the prestigious Royal Melbourne Show.

Innovative Programs & First-Class Facilities

The college maintains a number of cutting-edge agricultural facilities and studs located close to our classrooms, including:

  • Accredited Murray Grey Stud: Complete with undercover cattle yards.

  • Poll Dorset Stud: Offering direct experience with prime lamb production.

  • Diverse Livestock: Opportunities to work closely with sheep, alpacas, and other livestock.

  • Working Shearing Shed: Equipped with fully functional handling yards.

  • Mature Orchard: Featuring a variety of unique fruit tree species.

  • Horticulture Hub: A well-maintained vegetable garden alongside extensive glass and shade houses.

  • Specialised Agricultural Classroom: A fully equipped learning facility complete with dedicated change rooms and an undercover workshop.

Senior Pathways & Industry Partnerships

In addition to our highly skilled Agriculture teachers, the college maintains a close working relationship with Rural Industries Skills Training (RIST), located only 5 minutes from the campus.

A number of the practical aspects of the curriculum are delivered directly at Good Shepherd College. This powerful partnership ensures that senior students can access a wide selection of school-based certificate courses and vocational pathways while seamlessly completing their VCE studies.