Wool in Schools Programmes
Three ways to bring wool into the classroom.
The Wool Kit, the Wool Kit for Years 9–10 and the Wool Shed help students explore where natural fibres come from — hands-on and at their level — connecting to farming, sustainability and New Zealand’s land along the way.
Wool Kit.
Ready-to-use resources for Primary Schools.
For schools without space for the Wool Shed or those located in remote areas, the Wool Kit makes it easy to bring wool into your classroom. The kit helps students explore where natural fibres come from, hands-on and at their level, connecting to farming, sustainability and New Zealand’s land along the way. It can be couriered directly to schools.
Wool Kit Years 9–10.
Ready-to-use resources for Secondary Schools.
This tactile Wool Kit comes with versatile teacher resources that encourage learners to apply the knowledge they acquire about wool to English, visual arts, technology, science and social science. It can be couriered directly to schools.
Wool Shed.
Wool in Schools experience. Suitable for Primary School students, years 0 to 6.
‘Wool Sheds’ in the North and South Islands are available for booking by Principals and teaching staff in primary and intermediate schools. Wool Sheds are resource and activity dense mobile containers that are free of charge for schools (shipping included) and come complete with teaching resources, fun activities, and a planning guide.
PGG Wrightson know wool. They have helped support the future of wool by funding Wool Sheds since it began in 2015. Let your local PGG Wrightson wool rep know the container’s coming to your school and they may pop in. Visit PGG Wrightson →
Are students at your school ready to touch, feel, see and learn about the wonders of wool?
New Zealand has two ‘Wool Sheds’ that travel to primary and intermediate schools across the North and South Islands.
How does it work?
These containers spend one to two weeks with each school during term time. Prior to the arrival of the ‘Wool Shed’ your teachers are equipped with a workbook set to help with curriculum planning and to make the most of your school’s time with the container.
Shipping to and from your school will be handled for you. We’ll also help you choose the best site on your grounds based on the feedback we’ve had from other schools.
How do I book a Wool Shed?
If you are a teacher or principal keen to have the ‘Wool Shed’ at your school, let us know by registering your interest and we’ll be in touch to talk about timing. We are generally booking two terms prior to delivery.
How much does it cost?
The Wool Shed is a free resource. Even the shipping is taken care of for you.
What resources should I expect?
The Wool Shed showcases wool’s journey from farm to product.
“Having cards attached to the items was great. They give us something that we can read and talk to the kids about on the spot.”
– Waituna West School
What do other schools have to say about the Wool Shed?
“Great engagement from the wider parent community to run sessions in the shed.”
– Sherenden and Districts School
“Loved having the video to engage students at the start.”
– Loburn School
“The children enjoyed the interactive aspect of the wool shed. The movie running was great to give it some context.”
– Longbeach School
“The placement of the container meant access was easy and students were curious about it. The video helped prompt conversations.”
– Onga Onga School
“Great to have the additional work sheets!”
– St Andrews College
“The resources that came were really useful and made it easy and the wide variety of hands on activities.”
– Whareama School
“My wee class loved the wool container!! So amazing! We have been learning about wool all term and had so many locals get on board. Dads brought sheep to school to shear for the kids to see. Local ladies invited us to watch them at their knitting and spinning club… felting art etc… the class is full of wool from all the kiddies farms. It was amazing — all staff were blown away with how well done it is and all the support resources. Best I’ve come across!!”
– Emma Given, Wyndham Primary School
Bring wool into your classroom
Tell us which programme you’re after and we’ll be in touch to talk about timing.