SCHOOL GROUPS
Take your students out of the classroom and onto the farm!
Our interactive educational programs let kids meet alpacas and llamas up close, learn how to care for them, and see how fibre is transformed from paddock to product.We offer two engaging options:
- Preschool to Primary
- Secondary
Each of our programs has been carefully developed to suit the learning levels of each age group. They are designed to engage students through hands-on experiences while aligning with age-appropriate learning outcomes and classroom curriculum links, ensuring that the visit complements and enhances their in-school learning.
Excursion Itinerary
- Meet the Blackwattle Team
- Introduction to the farm and safety discussion
- Listen, Learn and Participate Session
- Meet and pat one of our llamas (preschool and primary)
- Take our alpacas and llamas for a walk (secondary)
- Hand feeding session
- Add on a lunch package
Prices:
- Preschool to Primary 2.5 hour visit - $30 per student
- Secondary 3.5 hour visit - $35 per student
- Catering Package add 30 minutes to your visit - from $3 per student
- Teachers are FREE of charge - (excluding catering)
Group size: We can cater for up to 70 students at one time. Have a larger group? Please reach out to us.
Visiting times: We offer school visits Thursdays between 10am to 4pm. Please note: school visits are offered outside of our public opening hours of Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Linked to the Australian Curriculum: our Educational Programs have been developed to come inline with the Australian Curriculum (AC Codes 8.4 and 9 and the EYLF Outcome 2).
Indoor Learning Hub: we have a large indoor area offering an ‘all year and all weather’ option for classroom learning. This room is filled with alpaca and farming resources – perfect for curious minds!
Learn Together Workbooks: We have developed three Learn Together Workbooks designed for different learning stages:
- Preschool
- Early Stage 1 and Stage 1
- Stage 2 and Stage 3
Each workbook provides age-appropriate activities that inspire curiosity and connect classroom learning with real-world experiences on the farm.
Health and Safety
- Work, Health and Safety Management Plan
- Risk Assessment
- Certificate of Currency (Public Liability)
At Blackwattle we believe that everyone should be able to enjoy visiting us and meeting our alpacas. We have accessibility details listed here.
Just get in touch with your group size and preferred date/time, any special needs or accessibility requirements and whether you’re interested in add-ons. We’ll walk you through the rest – simple, friendly and fun!
