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WA College of Agriculture Denmark

Locality: Denmark, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9848 0200

Address: 872 South Coast Highway 6333 Denmark, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.denmarkag.wa.edu.au

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24.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT COLLEGE DAIRY Technical Officer position is a newly created full-time permanent position with the successful applicant required to assist in the management of our VMS dairy. Click on link to access information on DAIRY TOAI position https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15TH SEPTEMBER... #StirlingstoCoastFarmers Public education in Western Australia #Agriculture #Dairy #Southwest #GreatSouthern #Denmarkwa #Jobswa #FarmWeekly #Elders #Farming #DeLaval #Farminglife #Albanywa #Simmental #angusbeef #WesternDairy #AustralianDairy #DairyBusinessandFarming #YoungDairyNetworkAustralia #AmazingAlbany #Justanotherdayinwa #FarmtoPlate #Gate2Plate #dairyforday

22.01.2022 Tomorrow Man - 9th and 10th September 2020 Will be visiting the Great Southern region and WACoA Denmark, Mt Barker Community College and Denmark SHS to speak to our young men. A two-hour experiential workshop ‘Breaking the Man Code’ creates a unique conversation about the secret life of us and our mates on the way to re-writing the rules on what it means to be a man. State of Play... What does it mean to be a bloke today? And what do we want it to look like tomorrow? The tide is changing for men young and old, and the outdated stereotype is leaving some of our mates, dads, sons, uncles, teammates, workmates, and brothers stranded without the tools for a healthy life. Tomorrow Man facilitates workshops for boys and parents in schools, and, men in sporting clubs, workplaces, and communities. We explore how we can look after ourselves, our mates and families are better while carving out our own version of the Aussie man. It’s time we got in a room to have a no holds barred conversation about the state of man; face the stats and create room to break the stereotype. DISRUPT Disrupt an old school male stereotype that has us by the balls, perpetuating a norm of masculinity that is far too narrow and doesn't allow permission for healthy traits that strengthen resilience, keeping more men alive today and tomorrow. BUILD Build emotional muscle. To begin we practice the capacity to talk with gravity, talking about things of weight and depth and often emotional intensity. We believe if more men learn this skill, the stats will change for the better. REINVENT We aim to seek out and embody an attractive, relevant, and modern alternative to an archaic stereotype. A more flexible version of tomorrow's man that resonates and speaks to the mainstream male. Footnote: We have not forgotten our young women; Tomorrow Woman will be visiting the Great Southern region once the Covid19 restrictions have been lifted. She is currently in Victoria. Watch this space for more activities around mental fitness. https://www.tomorrowman.com.au/aboutus

22.01.2022 YEAR 11 ATAR UNIVERSITY CAMP A visit to several universities and tertiary institutions set the scene for the recent Year 11 ATAR University Camp. The camp gave ATAR students the opportunity to investigate post-secondary agricultural (and other) courses on offer and participate in laboratory/field trial activities. Students were also introduced to the major course areas of Agricultural Business, Aquaculture, Animal Production, Plant Production and Farm Management, as delivered... at post-secondary level. The College has been building a strong ATAR program for several years now and it is pleasing to see many of our students working towards entry into University courses. Tag: @Public Education in WA

20.01.2022 BOOKLISTS LIVE - PLEASE COMPLETE BY 11 DECEMBER Please note that School Booklists have now been published on the College website. PDF's can be downloaded. https://www.denmarkag.wa.edu.au/enrolment/fees-charges/ Parents can go online at www.campion.com.au and place orders from today. All orders must be completed by 11 December 2020.

20.01.2022 OPPORTUNITY - TWO FARM STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE WACOA Denmark are calling for applicants for two Technical Officer Agricultural Instruction positions now available on the College Farm. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15TH SEPTEMBER 2020. Farm Manager, Kevin Marshall invites potential applicants to call or email him if they would like more information about either role [email protected] 0428 480 205. The ideal applicants will have a background in relevant agricultura...l industry and desire to work with our senior High School students enrolled in Certificate II and III in Agriculture. DAIRY Technical Officer position is a newly created full-time permanent position with the successful applicant required to assist in the management of our VMS dairy. Click on link to access information on DAIRY TOAI position https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php BEEF Technical Officer position is 8 month contract with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency Desirable applicant will have Show preparation experience and experience/ability to work with Simmental Stud and Commercial Angus Herd. Click on this link for BEEF TOAI position details https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php Job description forms (JDF) and instructions on how to apply are available through the links provided or by searching Jobs WA website- please note jobs are advertised separately. Please allow sufficient time to apply and lodge your application following the guidelines provided by the Department of Education. #StirlingstoCoastFarmers Public education in Western Australia #Agriculture #Dairy #Southwest #GreatSouthern #Denmarkwa #Jobswa #FarmWeekly #Elders #Farming #DeLaval #Farminglife #Albanywa #Simmental #angusbeef #WesternDairy #AustralianDairy #DairyBusinessandFarming #YoungDairyNetworkAustralia #AmazingAlbany #Justanotherdayinwa #FarmtoPlate #Gate2Plate #dairyforday

20.01.2022 Morning tea at the College Taco Friday!

20.01.2022 LOG HARVESTING & CHIPPING Our Forestry students attended three harvest sites to observe logging, chipping and loading operations. It provided a great insight into the scale of forestry operations. Thank you to P F Olsen Australia, harvest management services. Students were given an understanding of timber harvesting at a commercial level, touching on what's growing, when the best time to harvest is, production levels and which stands should be harvested when. Tag: Public education in Western Australia

20.01.2022 2020 Belle and Beau of the Ball Sophie Cuthbert and Matt Dykes 2020 Prince and Princess of the Ball Kasey James and Riley Pes

20.01.2022 INNOVATION IN TRAINING AT COLLEGE The WA College of Agriculture-Denmark delivers on its statement Excellence and innovation in agricultural education. Darren Scahill, Vocational Education Training Co-ordinator for the Certificate II and Certificate III in Agriculture, has introduced innovations into the training program at the College.... A new website, developed purely for students to help them to achieve their competencies, was launched earlier this year and is proving its worth as we progress through the school year. This advanced training tool takes students through the skills and knowledge required for each unit of competency step-by-step; and clearly outlines the components of each unit. It provides written and visual media such as video demonstrations, all geared towards student training and skills development. It certainly was a distinct advantage during the COVID19 restrictions, providing on-line training at home. Said, Mr. Scahill. Whether a student is learning to muster and move livestock, plant horticultural crops, drive a tractor or operate basic machinery and equipment they can log into the training App and access training information specific to their course of study. Students will also be able to complete questions that test their knowledge of competencies on-line, something that up until now, they have had to provide in writing, said Principal Steve Swallow, about the new learning initiative. Responses are provided in real-time so a student can easily track how they are performing in any one area. Students studying for the Certificate II or Certificate III in Agriculture are attaining a qualification that provides an entry level occupational outcome in agriculture, putting students from the WA College of Agriculture-Denmark ahead in the employment stakes. Tag: Public education in Western Australia

19.01.2022 Year 10 Farm Day Our Year 10's had a busy day on farm this week with students learning skills across a range of farm enterprises. Students fed calves in the dairy, worked on fencing and new water points on the eastern side of the farm, helped with repairs on the multi-spreader, irrigation work in the vineyard, planting of new crops in horticulture and more!

19.01.2022 NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER We are pleased to provide the link to the latest issue of the WA College Agriculture-Denmark newsletter. https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/a5wYGDJ... Happy reading. Tag: Public education in Western Australia

18.01.2022 2020 Student Information Day An information day for new students who have already been accepted at the college for 2021 was held at the college on Saturday. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions the annual WACoA - Denmark ‘Open Day’ has been cancelled and most of our prospective student interviews have been held over the phone this year. ... The Student Information Day provided some of our new families an opportunity to visit the college for the first time. Our 2021 families were welcomed by the college's A/Principal Steve Swallow before touring the college learning areas, trade training centre, equestrian centre and residential area. The families then boarded buses for a tour of the college farm before joining staff for lunch in the college dining room. The college has a waiting list for places in 2021 however, applications are still open and students considering applying are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Those interested in places for 2022 and beyond are invited to lodge an expression of interest form. Enrolment information for prospective students is available here: https://www.denmarkag.wa.edu.au/enrolment/

17.01.2022 SOUTH WEST ADVENTURE TOUR Residential students and staff are over on the west coast this weekend enjoying some of the outdoor/indoor activities on offer. Trampolines, high ropes, flying fox, archery, laser tag and just spending time with your mates making memories. #boardinglife #ruraleducation #pastoralcare

17.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BEEF Technical Officer position is 8 month contract with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency Desirable applicant will have Show preparation experience and experience/ability to work with Simmental Stud and Commercial Angus Herd. Click on this link for BEEF TOAI position information and details on how to apply https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15TH SEPTEMBER 2020... #StirlingstoCoastFarmers #Agriculture #Dairy #Southwest #GreatSouthern #Denmarkwa #Jobswa #FarmWeekly #Elders #Farming #DeLaval #Farminglife #Albanywa #Simmental #angusbeef #WesternDairy #AustralianDairy #DairyBusinessandFarming #YoungDairyNetworkAustralia #AmazingAlbany #Justanotherdayinwa #FarmtoPlate #Gate2Plate #dairyforday

15.01.2022 INTRA-COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP The Dressage and Hacking phases of the Intra-College Championship where held recently at the college. Events are held during the year with students participating in Dressage, Hacking, Show Jumping, Cross Country, Barrel Racing, Games and Stable Hand phases to gain points towards the Championship. Thank you to our judges Denise Legge and Andrew Forbes and congratulations to Champion Hack Kasey James. Students are now preparing for the Barrel Racing and Show Jumping event to be held later this term. # Public education in Western Australia

15.01.2022 IT'S GRADUATION DAY Congratulations to our Year 12 Class of 2020 on your well-deserved success. We all here at the College pass on our warmest congratulations on graduating today and wish you the best for a safe and happy future. ... Note: We will keep adding to our gallery of photographs. Thank you to all our sponsors for the many wonderful awards and prizes awarded on the day. Tag: Public education in Western Australia

13.01.2022 HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION - CAREER CHOICES An informative line up of presentations from members of the Stirlings to Coast Farmers group about careers in the agricultural industry, goes a long way to helping our students make choices. Seven speakers from a diverse range of industries ranging from farming to merchandising, business relationships to banking, provided students with advice and direction when seeking a career.... Personal insights were shared as to how they arrived in their current role and their experiences along the way. Tag: Public education in Western Australia Tag: Stirlings to Coast Farmers See more

13.01.2022 A BUSY TIME IN EQUINE A Gymkhana is being held at the college Saturday 12th September. Events will include, jumping, games, dressage and in-hand presentation. Parents of those students competing are most welcome to attend. The Intra-college Championship events continue with the Jumping phase held over a few evenings in recent weeks. ... Thankyou to WACOA- Narrogin who will be hosting the Inter-College Equestrian Challenge on Friday 18th of September. A number of our Equine students will be travelling to Narrogin with their horses for this team event. Goodluck!

13.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS Students from the college displayed excellent sportsmanship and endeavour participating in the Great Southern High School Netball Cup on Wednesday. The college had wins against the Katanning High School and Bethel College teams then drew with St Josephs College. In an exciting playoff for 5th and 6th position they lost to Mount Barker Community College by just 1 point. Congratulations to the ASHS team who won this year's Cup.

12.01.2022 Oh what a night! The 2020 WACoA Winter Ball is in full swing! Here is a selection of the evenings pics...more to follow from our professional photographer

12.01.2022 AND THE AWARD IS PRESENTED TO... Graduation is a significant event as we applaud the achievements of our students. We are proud to be able to present such prestigious scholarships and special awards representing diversity in the industry, such as leadership, agriculture, business management and citizenship, all equally valued and appreciated by our students. Thank you to all our sponsors who support our scholarship programme here at the College. Tag: Public education in Weste...rn Australia Tag: Australian Defence Force Tag: WA Shearing Industry Association Tag: Stirlings to Coast Farmers Tag: Denmark Chamber of Commerce Tag: Nutrien Tag: DeLaval Tag: Thornton's Mitre 10 Tag: SafeFarms WA Tag: Elders Tag: Albany Retravision Tag: Terry Redman Tag: Milne Agrigroup Tag: Rick Wilson Tag: Afgri Equipment Tag: @ See more

11.01.2022 RECREATIONAL SKIPPERS Several of our Year 10 and Year 11 students participated in the Recreational Skippers Ticket training and assessment on the weekend. The Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST) is a qualification based on a set of State marine safety competencies for which the skipper of a boat is required to be certified if in charge of a vessel with a motor of 6HP or more. Students undertook theory and practical based training on the Denmark River and Wilson Inlet and were... tested first on their ability to swim fully clothed, to tread water for a sustained period and in their use of a Personal Flotation Device; prior to being allowed to participate in the water based part of their training. This Department of Education survival test also enables College students to utilise college runabouts and canoes for future excursions and events. Tag: Public education in Western Australia Tag: Marine Safety WA

10.01.2022 WACOA - Denmark Old Collegian Association invite all past staff and students to an official opening event. If you would like more information or would like to have yours or a family members name included on the Gazebo it is not too late contact Don 0428 526 398 or download a form here https://www.denmarkag.wa.edu.au/students/old-collegians/

09.01.2022 RECIPE FOR ATAR SUCCESS The opportunity to mix academic studies with hands-on work on the College farm proves to be a recipe for ATAR success for WA College Agriculture-Denmark’s ATAR students. The College has been building a strong ATAR program for several years now and has had some outstanding individual ATAR’s in the high 90’s, but it is particularly pleasing to see so many of WA College of Agriculture-Denmark students perform strongly and gain direct entry into Universit...y courses. About a third of the students at the College sit for ATAR courses and we firmly believe that the combination of practical and theoretical learning delivers the greatest benefit for every type of learner, resulting in demonstrated outcomes. We have places available in our ATAR program for Year 11 in 2021 and invite applications from students looking for an interesting alternative to their final years of study where in addition to achieving ATAR they can also immerse themselves in hands-on Ag Studies. Why not discuss your options with the College. Ph: 08 9848 0200

09.01.2022 PREFECTS PERFECT FOR THE JOB Being a prefect comes with responsibility. They set an example to other students, as well as act as ambassadors for the College. Prefects form a working partnership with the College leadership team and staff and act as a conduit to address student needs. They are chosen by their peers and staff through an annual election process and are considered to have the qualities necessary to take on the role. ... Congratulations to our Prefects who are now taking on the mantle for 2021. L-R: A/Principal Steve Swallow welcomes Nathan Bryden-Dwyrer, Tomas O’Farrell, Hamish Bowie, Georgia Dalton, Libby Miell and Kasey James (inset).

09.01.2022 FARMWEST AI COURSE Students from WACOA-Denmark are invited to participate in an AI course being run by Farmwest. Where: Dardanup ... When: 5th, 6th and 7th of October 2020 Cost: $900 (maximum 10 places) WACOA-Denmark students who are interested should contact Michael Rose at Farmwest Bunbury on 9726 2626 or 0499 628 555. Alternatively register your interest with Michael for the Autumn 2021 AI course.

07.01.2022 DENMARK RIVER TRAIL RIDE Year 11 Equine students enjoyed a trail ride around the Denmark River. Starting at the College Equine Centre, Kasey James, Tia McGuffie, Jacana Vincent and Toby Nelson rode their mounts via the East River Road precinct and around the Denmark River before returning to the College. Thank you to Jenny Scahill who supervised the ride. Tag: Public education in Western Australia

07.01.2022 Western Dairy Year 12 Graduate Placement Program The team from Western Dairy met with students this week to talk about the Dairy Graduate Placement Program. Graduating students were encouraged to consider the many benefits of a gap year job on a dairy farm. Successful applicants will benefit from supportive employers and are offered Certificate III in Dairy training which will set them up for further study, travel and employment progression. ... A number of students expressed interest on the day and will now be given portfolios of the participating dairy farmers in WA. Should any student be interest in applying for a Graduate Placement please speak to Assistant Farm Manager Terry de Vos.

05.01.2022 R U O K ? Be kind to yourself; Be kind to others. It takes courage to talk about it when times are tough. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. ... Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in Morning tea cupcakes and our student councillors and staff dressed in yellow to bring greater awareness to this important day. #ruokday2020

04.01.2022 COLLEGE NEWSLETTER September 2020 https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/2NQqzkN

04.01.2022 KEYS4LIFE On Friday our students attended the Keys4Life program at the Denmark High School. "Keys4Life is a pre-driver program that helps to educate young people about safer road use and allows them to sit their Learner's Permit Theory Test. Preparing young people for safer driving is an important component of the Western Australian road safety strategy as each year young drivers are over-represented in road crash statistics." A simulated accident can be confronting, but brin...gs home the importance of road safety. The program ultimately educates our students to be responsible on the road and to make safe decisions when driving. The Keys4Life program is funded by the Road Safety Commission, administered by the Department of Education, and delivered by registered Keys4Life facilitators. Tag: Public education in Western Australia

03.01.2022 Cert III Advanced Wool Handling Training for this certified course continues in the College Woolshed and is teaching our students, who have already achieved Cert II to develop further skills and knowledge. On completion of this course of study, they will be work ready for employment as Shearing Shed hands or Wool Handlers. They are gaining an understanding and the expertise required to work in a shearing shed; covering subjects such as preparing sheep for shearing, crutchi...ng, penning sheep and using a wool press, in addition to all occupational health and safety requirements specific to their surroundings. The Certificate III Advanced Wool Handling qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship. Tag: Public education in Western Australia Tag: WA Shearing Industry Association Tag: Australian Wool Innovation Limited

03.01.2022 TOMORROW MAN - Breaking the Man Code Facilitator - Rhett Corker visited the College this week. Delivering a two-hour experiential workshop ‘Breaking the Man Code’ workshop to our Year 10, 11, and 12 young men. This workshop created a unique conversation about the secret life of 'us' and our mates on the way to re-writing the rules on what it means to be a man. Our students fully immersed themselves in a fun but powerful experience, some stepping forward to be real heroes i...n the workshops. Our young men were sharing and learning from each other about honesty and courage when faced with adversity. Showing support, kindness, and respect all the way. Some feedback from the students Do you think the workshop will change the way you'll interact with others? "Yes, I will be able to have more serious down to earth conversations" "Yes, I will make sure they are going good and will check in with the boys more often" Yes, we now know that others are facing hard times and that we can talk about it instead of bottling it up" "Yes, treat them with respect and compassion" "Yes, by knowing them and their back story better" "Yes, because it's not just yourself going through things" "Yes, I know now that I can talk to people and feel that I am not weak for wanting to talk" We look forward to including a series of Tomorrow Man/Woman workshops into the program over the coming year. #tomorrowman #breakingthemancode #tomorrowwoman #ruokday2020

03.01.2022 Smart Farms Program Phil Honey, Smart Farms Co-ordinator for Stirlings to Coast Farmers, visited our Year 11 Plant Production students today to discussed the role of new technology in gathering data to be used in guiding farming operations. Students learnt about the Weather Sentry App and Pairtree, which centralises data collection; including data collected from probes monitoring soil moisture levels. Stirling to Coast Farmers are testing new technology on two Smart Far...ms established in the Lower Great Southern as part of a National Landcare program. The Landcare program focuses on improving land management practices and biodiversity and also to support agricultural systems to adapt to significant changes in climate, weather and markets. #stirlingstocoastfarmers #@PublicEducationWa

02.01.2022 ENGAGING CAREERS Students had the opportunity to explore careers in engineering and construction during an interactive presentation by Melissa Paxman from Construction Futures Centre today. Students experienced construction worksites using virtual reality goggles and created house designs using AR technology to gain an understanding of the many trades and professional careers involved in the construction industry.

01.01.2022 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION Students in Year 11 and 12 Plant Production are conducting a fertiliser trial to grow more pasture in winter. Interesting results will be available in the next college newsletter.

01.01.2022 RED FROGS Tom from RedFrogs Australia presented a workshop for our Year 12 students today which provided useful tools on surviving new-found independence as well as education about safe partying behaviours and strategies to protect yourself and others. Redfrog programs are designed to help students transition well from school to adult life and include education workshops as well as activities and support at events such as Schoolies. ... If you would like more information about REDFROGS or would like to support their volunteer programs follow this link https://redfrogs.com.au/programs/schoolies