Our Certificate II in Horticulture students have enjoyed a busy and inspiring term, building skills and experiences that will set them up for future careers in the land-based industries.

Industry Training at Freer Farm

Students kicked off the term with the Quad Bike and Side-by-Side Utility Course at TAFE’s Freer Farm. This nationally recognised training helped them develop safe handling skills on machinery widely used in horticulture, farming, and land management.

Soil Science with a Local Expert

We were fortunate to host Dr Tom O’Malley (BAppSc Horticulture, PhD Agriculture), well known across the Northwest Coast for his pioneering work with dung beetles and soil health. Dr O’Malley led a hands-on soil sampling activity using a motorised coil sampler. This gave students the opportunity to investigate soil horizons and composition right here at Wynyard High, deepening their understanding of what is beneath our feet.

Revegetation at Live Well Tasmania

Across multiple visits to Live Well Tasmania’s Farm at Oldina, students rolled up their sleeves and contributed to vital revegetation work. Together, they planted Tasmanian natives including blackwood, sassafras, myrtle, and bush pepper, helping to regenerate local bushland and support biodiversity.

Propagation & Greenhouse Work

Back at school, the greenhouse has been a hive of activity. Students have:

• Raised vegetable seedlings to give them a head start for spring planting.
• Extended the misting irrigation system to care for young plants.
• Prepared the many propagated plants from earlier in the year for repotting and growth.

Looking Ahead

It’s hard to believe that when students return next term, they will have just four weeks remaining to complete their course. With so many achievements already behind them, the final stretch promises to be just as rewarding and action-packed.