Cherry also presented about our fabulous Garden to Table programme.  It was great to be able to share how our students grow, tend, prepare, cook and enjoy produce in our school grounds.  Again, it's such a privilege to be able to share how at North Loburn School we love learning that is hands on, student centred and HEAPS of fun!

So, one beaut Friday afternoon we set out with tunnels, peanut butter and chew cards in tow.  It was amazing to be out in actual bush, listening to the native birds and applying what we had been learning about outside the school gate.  We laid both tunnels and chew cards. 

We were very fortunate to have one of our school dad's with us who is an expert in these things.  He taught us heaps about how to successfully attach chew cards, where to lay the tunnels most effectively and had lots of tips and tricks along the way. 

​Did you know that ferrets and stoats are attracted to the smell of fresh dirt?  

One of the surprising things about our trip up to Whiterock Mains was how interesting 'scat' is (Scat is the fancy name for animal poo!).  We got really good at keeping an eye out while we were setting the tunnels for different types of scat, identifying signs of animal life.  Some of us had a good look (and a bit of a poke) at what we found, and those that were really brave gave it a good sniff, seeing if we could tell difference between different types of scat, and identifying the animal.  It's fair to say the cattle had most impressive sized poo, but  pig scat smelt really strong!