Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of agriculture with the Chinook Board of Education… once again! The Chinook Board of Education is excited to announce the Chinook Agriculture Contest will run for the second year.
Submit an entry in the classroom category and/or in one of the individual categories by May 2, 2025 for a chance to win great prizes. Classrooms and individuals in Chinook public schools may submit video entries; and classrooms in Chinook Hutterian schools may submit a poster or booklet of their project.
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS PRIZE SPONSORS
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 cash* prize!
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.
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 ENTRIES
Age groups:
- Grades K-3
- Grades 4-7
- Grades 8-9 *NEW this year!
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 towards an agricultural field trip or event*
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT
Individual and public school classroom entries
- Video: 2-5 minutes in length
- File format: MP4
- Share the video file from your Google Drive with AgContest@chinooksd.ca or share a link from a suitable online video platform such as YouTube.
- Include the following details in the file name:
- “Individual” or “Classroom” entry
- Individual student entries - include category number (1 or 2), 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”
JUDGING CRITERIA
- 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%)
- Creativity & Organization: Is the video original and presented in an organized way? (40%)
- Production: What is the overall production quality (including visual and sound elements)? (15%)
- Time Limit: Does the video fall within the given time parameters? (5%)
HUTTERIAN COLONY SCHOOL CLASSROOM AGRICULTURE CONTEST INFORMATION
(judging criteria modified for hard copy submissions)
Deadline to submit entries: May 2, 2025
Winners will be announced at the Chinook Board of Education Meeting on May 12, 2025. All winners will be notified directly and listed on the Chinook website and social media.
*Amount based on sponsorship
