Feilding High School principal calls for standalone Year 11 agriculture subject

Friday 16 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 16 Oct, 11:50am

Nathan Stewart, principal of Feilding High School, wants agriculture reinstated as a standalone subject for Year 11 students. Half of the school's Year 11 cohort currently studies the subject. Stewart noted that agriculture has been a significant part of the school's history since it was established in 1921.

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1. RNZFri 16 Oct, 10:28am

   'Huge interest': Calls for agriculture to remain standalone subject at Year 11 (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 16 Oct, 11:50am

   Calls for agriculture to remain a standalone subject at Year 11 (opens in new tab)