THE Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team competed in a series of regional shows throughout the term, earning recognition in both livestock and poultry events.
The season kicked off at the Wauchope Show, where the school’s stud cattle dominated the ring.
Success included multiple Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons across the Droughtmaster, Braford, and Brangus breeds.
The team also earned Best Presented Animal by a School Student and secured Best Presented School Overall.
At the Kempsey Show, Bowraville Central continued its winning streak, achieving top placings in poultry, junior judging, and parading.
Students earned high rankings in Beef Junior Judging and Parading, Dairy Junior Parading, and a range of novelty competitions.
The season wrapped up at the Macksville Show with strong results in dairy and beef events.
Students impressed in the Dairy Parading competitions, securing multiple first-place awards in both the Under 13 and 13-15 Years categories.
The school’s Stud Jersey cattle also excelled in breed classes, claiming both Champion and Reserve Champion Heifer titles.
Droughtmaster Stud Cattle went on to win their breed classes and were awarded Champion ribbons across the board – an outstanding finish to the term’s competitions.
The school’s Bantam Australorps were exhibited at both the Kempsey and Macksville Shows, earning a Reserve Champion and a Champion title respectively – an accomplishment that reflects the quality of the breeding program and the students’ commitment to caring for their birds.
This year, Bowraville Central has also established its own registered Droughtmaster stud – Bawrrung Droughtmasters.
“The vision for this initiative is to provide students with hands-on experience across the full spectrum of stud cattle production,” said BCS agriculture teacher Lori Wilson.
“Through the program, they will have opportunities to learn about artificial insemination, embryo transfer, bull selection, herd management, and animal health, equipping them with valuable skills and knowledge for future careers in agriculture.
“These successes reflect the high standards of the Bowraville Central Agriculture Show Team and the strength of the school’s agricultural program.”
The consistent results at regional shows showcase not only the students’ hard work and commitment but also the vital support and expertise provided by dedicated staff.
Recently, agriculture teacher Lori Wilson was featured in Sydney Weekender as one of Australia’s best teachers.
The recognition came after Executive Principal David Taylor nominated her for her passion and drive in agriculture education.
Under her leadership, the school has seen a surge in enrolments, with many families drawn to the outstanding opportunities offered at Bowraville Central.
With a thriving show team, an innovative breeding program, and inspiring leadership, the school community looks forward to seeing what the future holds for these emerging industry leaders.
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