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Chinook Board of Education Agriculture Contest

March 04, 2024

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Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of agriculture with the Chinook Board of Education! 

The Chinook Board of Education is dedicated to honouring the invaluable role agriculture plays in shaping our lives. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the Chinook Agriculture Contest for Chinook students. Join us as we celebrate the rich heritage and boundless potential of agriculture. 

Through this contest, we aim to raise awareness about the profound impact of agriculture and inspire Chinook students to be the driving force behind its future. With many of our students already deeply connected to agriculture, we are excited to see the creativity and passion shine. Let’s join together and cultivate a deeper appreciation for agriculture and inspire a new generation to carry its legacy forward.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS PRIZE SPONSO​RS

​GOLD SPONSORS​​

​GREEN SPONSORS​

Corteva Agriscience

Full Line Ag

MNP​​

Nutrien​​

Rocky Mountain Equipment

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association

Armstrong Implements

B&A Petroleum

City of Swift Current

FMC ​

Nodge Manufacturing

Nufarm

Paterson Grain

Pioneer Coop​​

Richardson Pioneer

RM of Excelsior No.166

Simplot Grower Solutions​

South West Animal Health Centre

Stark & Marsh

SWT - South West Terminal

JUDGE SPONSOR​
Agriculture in the Classroom - SK


​​​​​INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ENTRIES

Age groups:

  • Grades K-2
  • Grades 3-5 
  • Grades 6-9
  • Grades 10-12 
Choose one category theme below and submit your video for a chance to win a Chromebook!
  1. Show an example of technology and agriculture working together. 
    ​Unleash creativity by illustrating the seamless integration of technology and agriculture in today’s landscape.
  1. Highlight a career in agriculture or celebrate someone you admire in the ag industry.  
    Illuminate the diverse career paths within the agricultural sector while paying homage to the trailblazers and heroes who have made significant contributions to the industry. Inspire others to envision themselves as future leaders, innovators, and stewards of agriculture, igniting passion and admiration for the industry's vast opportunities and the remarkable individuals who shape its future.
  1. Demonstrate how agriculture benefits our lives and/or the environment. 
    Encourage appreciation for the reciprocal relationship between agriculture and the environment, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices that benefit both.
Individual prize for each category/age group: Chromebook

CLASSROOM ENTRIES

Age groups:
  • Grades K-3 
  • Grades 4-7 
Foster teamwork and camaraderie by engaging your entire classroom to collaborate on a submission, with the added incentive of winning an agricultural field trip or event. Theme:

​Demonstrate how agriculture benefits our lives and/or the environment.
Encourage appreciation for the reciprocal relationship between agriculture and the environment, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices that benefit both.

Classroom prize for each age group: Funding for an agricultural field trip or event*

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT

Individual and public school classroom entries

JUDGING CRITERIA:

  1. Content/Relevance/Student Perspective: Does the video clearly describe the student’s/class’s vision and presents their own perspective and position as it is important to the issue? (40%)
  2. Creativity & Organization: Is the video original and presented in an organized way? (40%)
  3. Production: What is the overall production quality (including visual and sound elements)? (15%)
  4. Time Limit: Does the video fall within the given time parameters?​​ (5%)
  • Video: 2-5 minutes in length
  • File format: MP4
  • Share the video file from your Google Drive with AgContest@chinooksd.ca
  • Include the following details in the file name:
    • Individual” or “Classroom” entry
    • Individual student entries - include category number (1, 2 or 3), school, grade, full name of student. 
      • Example of a file name: “Individual-2-Cabri-Gr5-JaneSmith.mp4
    • Classroom entries - school, age group. 
      • Example of a file name: “Classroom-Ponteix-Gr3.mp4” 
      • Split grade class “...-Gr5/6/7.mp4”
Hutterian Colony school classroom entries​ (judging criteria above applied to hard copy submissions)

Deadline to submit entries: *Extended to May 3, 2024


JUDGING - ALL ENTRIES

A selection committee made up of Chinook trustees, staff, sponsor representatives and community members will judge each category and award the prizes to the best entry! Winners will be announced at the Chinook Board of Education Meeting on May 13, 2024. All winners will be notified directly and listed on the Chinook website and social media.



*Amount based on sponsorship

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