17 May 2018
QUIRINDI HIGH SCHOOL AT WINGHAM BEEF WEEK
Investing in the next generation - Education and Competition.
From May 14th to 18th, twenty-one Quirindi High School Agriculture and Primary Industry Students travelled to Wingham to take part in the annual Beef Week as part of the Quirindi High School, Cattle Team.
More than 30 schools from around NSW took part in the 2018 event.
The event aims to educate at ground level the next generation of our future junior beef enthusiasts in a hands-on environment to increase their knowledge/exposure to the Australian Beef industry through education and competition.
Students competed in carcase competition's, both led and unled.
Wingham Beef Week is a unique event, being the only such event in the State where participants have the rare opportunity of being invited by Wingham Beef Exports into their processing facility for carcase viewing, assessment and evaluation.
The Quirindi High School, Cattle Team had a terrific time in the led steer competition with some fantastic results.
Year 7 students Molly Owen and Isabella Stinson are only new to the team but the duo won each of their 12-13yo heats with Molly following up with a 5th placing overall in the final from a field of 50 other competitors.
Macy Holden and Sarah Hutchins won their individual 14yo heats with Sarah taking out Champion from a field of 60 students. Sarah made her way through to the Championship which was very exciting for the team.
Lacey Newcombe achieved a spot in the 15yo final and placed 6th out of a massive field of 140 students.
Quirindi High School, Primary Industries Teacher, Miss Holly Sozou was over the moon.
"I am so very proud of all the students, how they presented themselves and their steers amongst tough competition. It is very rewarding - both personally and professionally for everyone involved."
Well done to all students competing in what is a fantastic opportunity made possible through dedicated Quirindi High School staff including: Mr Peter Hird, Mr Andrew Harries and Miss Holly Sozou.