Queensland's largest classroom

There's nothing quite like a hands-on experience to crystallise learning experiences into lifelong memories. Ekka provides incredible opportunities for children to explore the world.

As Queensland's largest classroom, Ekka is rich with interactive exhibits and activities for students. Education has always been a priority throughout Ekka's history, and we are proud to continue that tradition.

Ekka School Excursions - Every day is an Ekka school day

Book your Ekka School Excursion NOW!

School groups are invited to attend Ekka as an excursion. Many resources for teachers are available to help you plan your day at Ekka.

This year, for the first time at Ekka, we have declared every week day of Ekka to be a school day. You can book a school excursion to Ekka for any day of the week (except for weekends) and receive discounted entry for your students and yourself.  For every ten students in the group, one teacher receives free entry.  Book your tickets online from May.

Also for the first time this year, every school student on a school excursion to Ekka will receive a free ticket to come back again as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. This also applies to children attending Rural Discovery Day in May.

IMPORTANT DATES
Closing date for nominations for Education on Show and Race Around Ekka Competitions	Friday 12 July 2013
Closing date for Design Your Awesome Showbag entries	Monday 22 July 2013
School Group Bookings close. Full payment to be received by this date	Monday 22 July 2013
Delivery of Education on Show entries to the Showground	Wednesday 24 July 2013
Design Your Awesome Showbag winner announced	Monday 29 July 2013
Ekka Starts Ekka Starts	Thursday 8 August 2013
School Days at Ekka	All week days are school days and schools will receive discounted group entry rate to Ekka.

 

For families
Discover the Thiess Ekka Learning Trail Pick up your Thiess Ekka Learning Trail booklet and seek out the trail. Find the passport stamps and enter the draw for a fabulous prize.

 

For schools
Teachers Cheese-Making Workshop Innovative and engaging, the Royal National Association's cheese-making workshops give teachers the skills and experience to teach their students to make cheese.
Rural Discovery Day If you eat fresh food, wear a pair of jeans, or put fresh milk on your cereal then the primary industries are already important to you.
The Courier-Mail Education on Show - Step Back in Time The Education on Show theme this year focuses on history, both modern and ancient. In celebration of our history, the Ekka is looking back in time giving students the opportunity to showcase their hard work to a large audience and takes curriculum out of the classroom, showing off a variety of disciplines.
Energex School Films Competition It's a race around the clock - literally! Students have 24 hours to plan, script, shoot, and edit a 60-second TV ad for Ekka.
Show Camp Show Camp is an incredible opportunity for junior journalists to report on life at Ekka - by living at Ekka!
Resources for Teachers To assist you with your excursion to Ekka visit this section for important safety information.