Queensland's largest classroom!
The Ekka provides first-class educational programs for schools and offers a large range of interactive activities for all age groups.
students and teachers attended an Ekka Excursion
Ekka Learning Trail booklets distributed to students and families
animals at the Ekka for interactive learning opportunities
entries into education or school classes of competitions
The Ekka is focused on supporting and educating the next generation through the following initiatives:
Rural Discovery Day
The Rural Discovery Day is a popular 'ag-ucational' day that brings the country to the city to teach primary school students that food comes from farms, not the shopping centre.
This excursion is recommended for Foundation to Grade 6.
2025 Rural Discovery Day takes place in mid May.
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Ekka Excursion
An Ekka Excursion is a great way to engage students with the Australian agriculture in a memorable way by providing unique hands-on learning activities.
Students and teachers from across Queensland can visit the Ekka between 10 - 18 August 2024.
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Related Information
Learning Trail
The Ekka Learning Trail offers engaging learning opportunities at Ekka about a variety of agricultural topics and educates them about everything from farming to animal lifecycles and behaviours.
School Competitions
These competitions give students the opportunity to have a fun, hands-on experience in the classroom while learning about how agriculture plays an essential role in their everyday lives.
Education Resources
The Ekka Education Resources will have corresponding videos, activities and worksheets for teachers and students from agricultural industry experts that highlight the value of exploring agriculture in the classroom.
