Cropping
The VET students have the opportunity to lead Tyrrell’s cropping program. Through the programs close partnerships with industry experts the students use industry best practices equipment to manage the 80 hectares. Students are involved with agronomists from Dodgshun Medlin to plan the farms cropping season, sow the paddocks using the newest John Deere Tractor as […]
Food Ladder
During Term 2, 2023 the Ag department were successful in establishing the first Food Ladder System in Victoria. The polycarbonate greenhouse will provide students with a controlled environment to grow plants within a six-week cycle. Food Ladder systems assist communities around the world in establishing successful social enterprises. Food Ladder systems are five times more […]
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program
We are proud to announce that we are now members of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. The school was a successful grant applicant of a two-year subscription to this amazing program that promotes children forming positive food habits for life. The purpose of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is to introduce pleasurable food […]
Women in Trades Expo
On Wednesday 12 of our Year 9/10 students had an excursion to The Trades Fit expo in Melbourne, accompanied by Mr Coffey and Tarsh. They had a very early start, taking the bus to Bendigo and then catching the train to Melbourne. The expo was hosted by the Department of Education for female and non-binary […]
Phil Kettle – ‘Too Cool’ Author Visit
Last week, our school had the privilege of welcoming the renowned author, Phil Kettle. Phil is a celebrated children’s author with over 60 books to his name. During his talk with the primary students, Phil shared his journey to becoming an author, highlighting his passion for reading and writing from a young age. He also […]
Anzac Day 2023
Tyrrell College celebrated Anzac Day with a service of commemoration on Wednesday 26th April attended by our guest, Corporal Brian Taylor, Ex-Army Vet and members of the school community. The service was led by College Captains, Lily and Sophie McClelland. A big thank you to Mr. Peter Stewart and Corporal Brian Taylor (Ex-Vet) from Ouyen who […]
2023 Australian Day in Sea Lake
Nine students from Tyrrell College attended the School for Leadership, Don Valley Campus for nine weeks during Term 3 of 2022 and upon their return they were keen to bring the community together for an enjoyable fun-fi lled night in a drug and alcohol-free environment as their Community Leadership project. By organising this community event, […]