Fulham Community School is launching a new K-6 Agricultural Program, designed to connect young students with nature, science and community.
The goal is to encourage practical life skills, responsibility and environmental stewardship by bridging standard Alberta curriculum outcomes with experiential learning.
“That’s our plan, is to use the school farm as a way to teach kids the curriculum,” commented Rose Rumball, principal.
The division says two pillars will guide students’ agricultural journey: indoor and outdoor gardening and on-site livestock such as chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, fish and/or bees.
Rumball says students will use their daily experiences with these pillars in various ways to reinforce curriculum outcomes.
Through the gardening opportunities, students will learn plant biology, soil chemistry and sustainable agricultural practices.
Rumball says they will also learn about the multitude of careers tied to the industry, such as veterinary medicine, construction, pipefitting and welding.
“Our mission is to harvest the joy of learning to make dreams come true, so allowing students to learn hands-on, relatable activities with the curriculum to promote that career success later in life is that message that we’re really trying to push out,” she said.
The program is launching in the 2026-2027 school year in an effort to increase enrolment at the school.
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The school also invites parents, local farmers, business owners and community members to get involved with the program by volunteering time and expertise, donating supplies or cheering on the young farmers.
