Students win at Ag Show

Brisbane Water Secondary College agriculture department sent 24 students to the Maitland Agricultural Show on Friday, February 17, with four show cattle.

The school's record was maintained, achieving first, second and third in the lightweight class and first in the heavyweight class.

The cattle proceeded to win champion lightweight steer, champion heavyweight steer and the overall champion steer of the show.

Other achievements on the day included several students placing in a strong field in the Paraders competition.

Clint McAnally placed third and Cana Bell placed fourth in the 15-year-old class while Eryn Smith placed fourth in the 14-year-old class.

Allanah Norris qualified to represent the school at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and Katherine Charles of Year 8 achieved a Highly Commended in Junior Judging.

Students and staff were preparing for the Canberra Royal Agricultural Show in late February, followed by Gresford Agricultural Show and Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Media Release, 21 Feb 2012 Nerrida Lewis, BWSC