APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2021 Year 7 Agricultural Specialty Stream at Richmond Agricultural College.
This is a first of its kind in NSW and will see students apply through portfolio and interview to attend the College.
The students will study a unique curriculum developed to support their passions in agriculture and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects, and will be based three days-a-week on the Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus at the Centre of Excellence in Ag Ed, and two days-a-week on the Richmond High School Campus.
Students will study courses in Design Thinking, Applied Learning (Ag/STEM) and Agriculture. They will learn in a transdisciplinary model that sees learning opportunities partnered with WSU, TAFE and industry.
Students will also engage in a tailored Ag/STEM transition/careers program from Year 7 to Year 12, including opportunities for mentoring by academic and industry experts.
The 2021 intake will include a Year 7 class of 30 students. There are no local drawing areas for these positions.
Applications close at 3pm on Wednesday, September 16.
For more information contact the college via email at richmondagcollege-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au or go to richmondagcollege-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.