What to do when there is a hole in your cow.

You simply walk through it!
 

 

 

 
Now we need to put that cow back together

 

 

OH MY ...........

Well, we decided to do it.
The idea of chopping up our cow really does have some purpose. We are developing an idea that allows our cow to tell a story of the  SUPER WOOL INDUSTRY.

Thanks Mr Craglietto. Please be gentle.

 


looking through a cow. Interesting view from the teacher's desk!

 

Rural vs Urban Challenges in Australia

Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms on earth - the different plants, animals and micro-organisms and the ecosystems of which they are a part.

Farmers, Indigenous communities, and other private land managers manage approximately 77 per cent of Australia's land area.
Conservation of biodiversity on private land is recognised by the Australian Government as an important way to protect Australia's environmental assets.

The Australian Government is investing more than $2 billion in 2008-2013 to achieve a real and measurable difference to Australia's environment through its Caring for our Country initiative.

Caring for our Country supports communities, farmers and other land managers to protect Australia's natural environment and sustainably produce food and fibre.

Conservation on private land

The Australian Government recognises that conservation of biodiversity on private land is an important way to protect Australia's biodiversity.

State and territory governments and local governments also provide conservation incentives to private land holders.

 

Australia's land is used for a variety of reasons.The competition for the use of land can reflect the needs of the community.

Primary Industry                                                                                     These industries produce raw materials like wheat, wool and meat and make use of natural resources such as minerals and forests.

In the past:Primary industry was the leading sector in Australian industry. People used to say that Australia's economy was `riding on the sheep's back'.

Right now: Natural resources are no longer viewed as limitless and the industry is trying to balance using resources and looking after them so they will still be around in the future (sustainable development). There is also a trend to lower employment in farming.

SecondaryIndustry                                                                                                   This is the manufacturing industry, where basic materials are turned into saleable products, such as the production of clothing from cotton or wool or the manufacture of electronics or machines.

In the past: Secondary industry played a powerful economic role, fuelled by the waves of migration of the 1950s and 1960s.

Right now: Increased overseas competition, trade, and the phasing out of tariff protection has reduced this industry. Employment has been reduced, but there is growth in `sunrise industries' such as computer manufacturing and bio- engineering.

TertiaryIndustry                                                                                                  This industry is concerned with the framework and foundations of business and the provision of services. It includes such things as banking or transport as well as the direct marketing or selling of products.

In the past:Tertiary industry serviced the needs of the secondary and primary industries.

Right now: Massive growth in information-based services, hospitality, tourism and personal services. `Post-industrial economy' is the term used to describe the expansion of service industries as the major area of economic activity and employment.

What are the cultural impacts as a result of the competition for land?

 Social
There are approximately 134,000 farm businesses in Australia, 99 percent of which are family owned and operated.                                             Economic
The agricultural sector, at farm-gate, contributes 3 percent to Australia's total gross domestic product (GDP). The gross value of Australian farm production in 2010-11 was $48.7 billion.
 Environmental
Australian farmers are environmental stewards, owning, managing and caring for 61 percent of Australia's land.

Our farmers are at the frontline of delivering environmental outcomes on behalf of the Australian community, with 94 percent of Australian farmers actively undertaking natural resource management.

 

 

What are we going to do with this cow

We have worked hard on this blog and have had so many ideas about the cow, we are struggling to decide what to do.
WOOL 


* We have looked at various aspects of the wool industry and brainstormed.



* We looked at other arty cows to be inspired.

We found this website about fibre glass Sheep art. www.kaniva.info 
 

* We have considered art making options that cater to the STRENGTHS and WEAKNESSES of us students working on the cow. Some of us paint ok, while others have helped with knitting and embroidery tasks.
 
* We also found some interesting imagery that might inspire us.



We have decided to combine crazy ideas with some traditional arts and crafts that reflect the wool industry.

Time to have some fun.............................................................................

Steph......... What a Farming Champion!

We had a great day with Steph. She started the day with a great presentation about her life, living and on a farm. We were very interested in all the people who work with her, the size of the farm as well as the process of shearing sheep and packing and checking the wool.

We had an opportunity to show Steph our farm, our young bull and new lambs. My Neville, our Ag teacher, wandered through the library and overheard her great stories. Before we knew it, he had his yr 12 class with us who were relishing the opportunity to ask the serious questions for their HSC.

 

Our babies always need a hug.

 

This is how you hold a lamb correctly.

 

 

Our young bull meets Steph

 

The audience is listening intently to Steph. A great presentation.

Mr Neville also enjoyed the morning

 

 

During question time, Steph encouraged us to speak up. Little presents. Thanks Steph

 

 

 

 

Check out more info about Steph's visit next week. We had lots of fun on the farm and asking the big questions!!

 

 

 

Name that Cow, Introducing our winner

Hannah and Tayla were pleased to present Ms Leach from yr 7 with her ItunesCard as a reward for her efforts.

 

 

Name that cow.

We had many entries for our competition.

It was difficult to decide, as the name needed to suit the theme and personality of the cow.

some suggestions were.........

remember, the name needed to be wool related........

woolly goldberg ????

 

wool oo ware ??

 

fleecy ??

 

woolamina  ??

 

mittens ??

 

just to name a few...........

 

After some deliberation, we decided on ................................................

            WOOL I AM.

 

It is contemporary as it plays on musician

Will I Am .... as well as having that powerful, superhero strength that our cow will also pocess.

Congratulation to our winner.

 

Our next assembly will present her with the good news.