Learning Fun!

Ekka's Education programs were awarded six 1st places in the 2011 International Association of Fairs and Expositions Agricultural Awards Program:

•    Rural Discovery Day
•    Sunny Queen Little Miracles Newborn Corner
•    Brisbane City Council Ekka Learning Trail (two awards)
•    Teachers Cheese Making Workshop
•    RACQ Little Miracles Documentary

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.

School groups are invited to attend Ekka as an excursion. Many resources for teachers are available to help you plan your day at Ekka. School groups also receive discounted tickets on special school days at Ekka: Thursday 9 August, Friday 10 August, Thursday 16 August, and Friday 17 August 2012.

The School Group Booking Form will be available to download in June 2012.

Chalkies and Cheese

Innovative and engaging, the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show's cheese-making workshops give teachers the skills and experience to teach their students to make cheese. In turn, students gain knowledge and an appreciation of the importance of dairy farmers' practices and the scientific processes involved in cheese making.

Russell Smith, Chief Judge of the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) Cheese and Dairy Produce Competition, will conduct a series of Cheese Making Workshops for Teachers from 19 to 23 March 2012.

The workshops aim to give teachers the skills to make cheeses in the classroom environment, and for their cheeses to be eligible for entry into the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show Student Cheese Making Competition to be judged on 6 June 2012. Find out more about the 2012 workshops.

Teachers will learn how to produce camembert and blue cheeses. The program has been so successful that there is a waiting list of schools wanting to participate. Schools have reported that some students are so enthusiastic that they have chosen to study Biology just to make cheese.

Download a Nomination Form now.

For families
Brisbane City Council Ekka Learning Trail Can you find all the clues? Pick up your Ekka Learning Trail booklet and seek out the trail. When you've got the answers, jump online to enter the draw for fabulous prizes.

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.
Education on Show Education on Show recognises the work of students and teachers across Queensland. The theme of this year's competition is 'Renewal'.
Urban Upbeat Presented by Allans Music + Billy Hyde Urban Upbeat showcases school music ensembles from all over Queensland. More than 3500 instrumentalists perform in front of audiences and a leading commentary panel.
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 We've made it easy to compile your lesson plans and excursion notes by providing our Educators Updates and other resources from the past year.
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. Download the 2012 Rural Discovery Day Schools Booking Form