School Excursions at Belgenny Farm

Belgenny Farm offers immersive school excursion experiences dedicated to education about the dairy industry, set within a nationally significant agricultural heritage site and working farm.

Excursions provide students with the opportunity to explore how milk is produced, how science and technology support modern dairying, and how dairy farming has evolved over time. Learning takes place in the wide, open spaces of the 1,600‑hectare farm and within the historic Belgenny Creamery.

All excursions are delivered by trained Belgenny Farm staff and are designed to be engaging, hands‑on and curriculum‑aligned.

Curriculum Alignment

Dairy‑focused school excursions align with the NSW Primary syllabus, with learning links to:

• Science and Technology (systems, processes, innovation)
• Agriculture (animal production and food systems)
• Geography (land use and food production)
• History (changes in farming and technology over time)

Programs support inquiry‑based learning and real‑world understanding of food and fibre production.

Excursion Programs & Learning Focus

Kindergarten – Year 6

Understanding Dairy Farming

Students will:

• Learn about the basic needs of dairy cows
• Explore farming practices used to care for animals
• Discover how technology has improved milk harvesting on farms

The program includes:

• A guided Creamery tour, showing how science and technology have improved dairy production from milking to milk processing
• Opportunities to observe and discuss dairy farming in a real‑world setting
• Post‑excursion classroom teaching resources focused on dairy production for Kindergarten - Year 6

Visiting Information

Visiting Times

• Excursions are by appointment only.

Group Size

• Preferred group size: 50–80 students
• Maximum: 80 students
• Larger groups may be accommodated by arrangement or over multiple days

Amenities

• Bus access
• Toilets
• Clearly signposted site
• Wheelchair access
• Meets safety and accessibility requirements

Student Safety

• All Belgenny Farm staff hold current Working with Children Checks
• Public liability insurance is in place
• A risk assessment is available on request

Costs

• $18.00 per student
• Free for supervising teachers, teacher aides, parents and bus drivers

Book Your Visit

To enquire about or book a dairy‑focused school excursion, please contact:

Email: belgenny.farm@dpird.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 4654 6800