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Friday, 30 March 2012
Newington College
Following a talk Eva and Zoe did last week, the boys from Year 3 at Newington College sent us these fantastic persuasive texts on "Animals in Cages"........
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Volkswagon Family Fun Day!
Last Saturday saw the new Volkswagon Head Office in Chullora (just up from the RSPCA Shelter) open its doors for a day of fun for the workers and their families.
Eva and Zoe from RSPCA NSW Education attended at the kind invitation of VW, who generously supplied RSPCA NSW with a brand new Animal Transporter earlier this year.
The afternoon was a great success..... A giant lollie stand, big balloons, the Wiggles car, colouring in tables, and most importantly (in our eyes!), Education Talks for kids attending about dog safety, pet care and the RSPCA!!!
Eva and Zoe from RSPCA NSW Education attended at the kind invitation of VW, who generously supplied RSPCA NSW with a brand new Animal Transporter earlier this year.
The afternoon was a great success..... A giant lollie stand, big balloons, the Wiggles car, colouring in tables, and most importantly (in our eyes!), Education Talks for kids attending about dog safety, pet care and the RSPCA!!!
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| Eva reading a RSPCA Tales Story to some of the VW Family! |
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| The Lollie Table and the VW Group Tours |
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Leap into Knowledge
RSPCA NSW Education Officers, Zoe and Eva, sadly farewelled Port Macquarie over a week and a half ago. On that Friday, Team ZE (Team Zoe & Eva) couldn't stand spending 5 hours on the road, without educating anyone so it was perfect that Leap Frog called in the experts - the responsible pet ownership experts!
Based in Newcastle, Leap Frog provides support services to people and families living with a disability or who are disadvantaged so Team ZE couldn't wait to chat to some of the wonderful staff and individuals.
The mission was clear - share important knowledge on how to be a responsible pet owner. This goes beyond just the feeding and watering regime but delves deep into the nitty gritty, like hygiene disposal, signs of illness even how to keep obesity at bay!
The participants were a lively bunch with some dog owners, some cat owners and some without pets. It was a great opportunity for the group to share their wealth of knowledge with each other and hear what is considered best practice from RSPCA NSW's perspective.
Thanks Leap Frog for the invite and afternoon tea and we look forward to visiting more of your groups soon!
Based in Newcastle, Leap Frog provides support services to people and families living with a disability or who are disadvantaged so Team ZE couldn't wait to chat to some of the wonderful staff and individuals.
The mission was clear - share important knowledge on how to be a responsible pet owner. This goes beyond just the feeding and watering regime but delves deep into the nitty gritty, like hygiene disposal, signs of illness even how to keep obesity at bay!
The participants were a lively bunch with some dog owners, some cat owners and some without pets. It was a great opportunity for the group to share their wealth of knowledge with each other and hear what is considered best practice from RSPCA NSW's perspective.
Thanks Leap Frog for the invite and afternoon tea and we look forward to visiting more of your groups soon!
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| Thanks Leap Frog for our afternoon treat! (Look closely to see what it is...) |
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Mission Impawsible....
On Tuesday, Claire and Zoe from Education visited Brigidine College in St Ives to speak to a very special group of students!
Brigidine College offers students the chance to be a part of different clubs within 'The Centre for Excellence'. Its aim is to encourage the pursuit of excellence by providing educational experiences and opportunities that go well beyond the normal range of curriculum offerings.
Today's group of students were all members of the Animal Welfare Club.
The Animal Welfare Club at Brigidine consists of students from Year 7-12 who are interested in and care about animals. What a great bunch of people!
For their Term One project, students are taking part in "Mission Impawsible." They can either write an essay on "Animal Cruelty", or they can design a Tshirt logo and Caption for "No exotic animals in Circuses". Two fantastic causes which they learnt a whole lot more about today from Claire and Zoe.
We'll make sure to keep in contact with the girls at Brigidine, and keep you up to date with their designs and ideas!
Brigidine College offers students the chance to be a part of different clubs within 'The Centre for Excellence'. Its aim is to encourage the pursuit of excellence by providing educational experiences and opportunities that go well beyond the normal range of curriculum offerings.
Today's group of students were all members of the Animal Welfare Club.
The Animal Welfare Club at Brigidine consists of students from Year 7-12 who are interested in and care about animals. What a great bunch of people!
For their Term One project, students are taking part in "Mission Impawsible." They can either write an essay on "Animal Cruelty", or they can design a Tshirt logo and Caption for "No exotic animals in Circuses". Two fantastic causes which they learnt a whole lot more about today from Claire and Zoe.
We'll make sure to keep in contact with the girls at Brigidine, and keep you up to date with their designs and ideas!
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| Claire answering questions after the talk |
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
There's hope in Wauchope
The compassion and understanding shown by students at Wauchope High School for animals yesterday was almost overwhelming for Education Officers, Zoe and Eva.
Last Thursday, Zoe and Eva rounded up another awesome week in Port Macquarie. The Team visited last November as part one of an Education Initiative funded by the local Hastings Council grant won by the Port Macquarie Branch. Their last school visit, saw Zoe and Eva speak with Year 11 and 12 students currently undertaking subjects in agriculture and primary industries.
Students had an amazing understanding about some animal welfares issues, ideas that the average person would struggle to comprehend. Issues relating the the welfare of layer hens, broiler chickens and sheep were major topics of interest and they were curious to know where RSPCA NSW stood on the issues.
Zoe reminded the students that they are the up and coming generation of pet owners and farmers and will therefore have a profound impact on the future of animal welfare. To know that they are equipped with such high animal welfare standards, it definitely puts smile on RSPCA's face!
Last Thursday, Zoe and Eva rounded up another awesome week in Port Macquarie. The Team visited last November as part one of an Education Initiative funded by the local Hastings Council grant won by the Port Macquarie Branch. Their last school visit, saw Zoe and Eva speak with Year 11 and 12 students currently undertaking subjects in agriculture and primary industries.
Students had an amazing understanding about some animal welfares issues, ideas that the average person would struggle to comprehend. Issues relating the the welfare of layer hens, broiler chickens and sheep were major topics of interest and they were curious to know where RSPCA NSW stood on the issues.
Zoe reminded the students that they are the up and coming generation of pet owners and farmers and will therefore have a profound impact on the future of animal welfare. To know that they are equipped with such high animal welfare standards, it definitely puts smile on RSPCA's face!
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| Education Team chooks are starting to enjoy the limelight! |
Thursday, 15 March 2012
We kept it short at Port...
...Macquarie High School. There was no need for a lengthy introduction or explanation about the nature of the animal cruelty that RSPCA NSW deals with on a daily basis because the Year 8 and 9 Agriculture students were quick to relay their own experiences and knowledge on the issues.
Education Officers, Zoe and Eva, were impressed by the passion the students expressed in relation to the various animal welfare issues surrounding what constitutes 'animal cruelty' according to the legislation. The minimum legal standards for some ways of interacting, housing and caring for animals were a shock to some students who would have afforded their animals a much higher standard of welfare.
When the discussion turned to what we understand as natural behaviours for canines (students stated that "barking is normal, even if we don't always appreciate it!"), one student mentioned how unnatural it was for exotic animals to be performing as circus acts. Spot on! RSPCA NSW knows that circus life does not meet the needs of exotic animals like lions, elephants and monkeys and yet they are kept for prolonged periods in close confinement and artificial social groups all for the purpose of entertainment. Find out more about our campaign to ban the use of exotic animals in circuses here.
Education Officers, Zoe and Eva, were impressed by the passion the students expressed in relation to the various animal welfare issues surrounding what constitutes 'animal cruelty' according to the legislation. The minimum legal standards for some ways of interacting, housing and caring for animals were a shock to some students who would have afforded their animals a much higher standard of welfare.
When the discussion turned to what we understand as natural behaviours for canines (students stated that "barking is normal, even if we don't always appreciate it!"), one student mentioned how unnatural it was for exotic animals to be performing as circus acts. Spot on! RSPCA NSW knows that circus life does not meet the needs of exotic animals like lions, elephants and monkeys and yet they are kept for prolonged periods in close confinement and artificial social groups all for the purpose of entertainment. Find out more about our campaign to ban the use of exotic animals in circuses here.
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| Some images can be confronting but it was great to hear everyones perspective on the issue |
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Camden Haven High School
Yesterday, Zoe from the Education Team visited Camden Haven High School as part of the Hastings Council Grant for RSPCA Education in the Port Macquarie area.
Zoe spent the morning at Camden Haven HS's fantastic Agriculture Plot, talking to Ag Students and meeting all the local residents. Camden Haven students are lucky to have such a fantastic Ag Plot with such dedicated and enthusiastic Ag teachers.
Students get the chance to work with a wide variety of farm animals from chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, to sheep, cows, pigs, a donkey and even a buffalo! Students also grow their own vegetables and herbs, and assist with farm maintenance such as fencing.
Zoe spent the morning at Camden Haven HS's fantastic Agriculture Plot, talking to Ag Students and meeting all the local residents. Camden Haven students are lucky to have such a fantastic Ag Plot with such dedicated and enthusiastic Ag teachers.
Students get the chance to work with a wide variety of farm animals from chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, to sheep, cows, pigs, a donkey and even a buffalo! Students also grow their own vegetables and herbs, and assist with farm maintenance such as fencing.
The two newest residents are a Brumby and foal, who were part of the National Parks capture scheme and who have been lucky enough to be rehomed at Camden Haven HS. They have been farriered, groomed and are currently on a special diet to help them regain weight.
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| Students with one of the Ag Plots cattle, who will be a star attraction at the upcoming regional shows. And on the right, Walter the Wonder Buffalo. |
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| The two newest residents at Camden Haven HS - Brumbies from National Parks NSW, relocated from Kosciuszko National Park. |
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| Doing the "pole dance" to secure the new fence posts |
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| The resident Pig, having a lovely time in the mud |
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