Keeping an animal in the classroom is a major commitment and there are special requirements that need to be met.
While communal responsibility is appealing, an animal needs competent and consistent care.
Robust species that are not as sensitive to noise and movement are safer pets for classrooms. All animals need to be able to retreat from contact with people.
A checklist to make sure your pet has everything they need for their health and welfare while living in your classroom.
Animals are sometimes used to teach scientific concepts in schools.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
