SIX students from Bowraville Central School have achieved outstanding results at the recent Taree Show, demonstrating their skills in cattle parading, junior judging and agricultural competitions.
Travelling to Taree over the final weekend of the school holidays, the students competed against strong fields, securing several major awards and places in prestigious competitions.
A standout achievement came from Lily Kennedy, who qualified for the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Junior Parading Finals at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the second consecutive year.
Kennedy also claimed first place in the Taree Paraders competition and led the school’s Droughtmaster heifer, Breffni Quinn, to first place in her class and the title of Champion Senior Tropical Heifer of the Show.
Fellow student Lailana Heather enjoyed similar success, leading Canco Faith to first place in her class and the Champion Junior Tropical Heifer title.
Thea Heather received a Highly Commended award in her parader class, while Amy Edge, Lailana Heather, Thea Heather and Amarli Whit represented the school in the highly competitive RAS Group 2 Finals Parader Class.
The students also demonstrated their agricultural knowledge in the judging competitions.
Amy Edge progressed to the finals of both RAS fruit judging and RAS grain judging, confidently delivering speeches on Roma tomatoes and wheat.
Amarli Whit placed fourth in the Taree junior judging competition, while Hudson Sloan competed in both parading and junior judging against strong competition.
Bowraville Central School Agriculture Teacher Lori Wilson praised the students’ achievements and highlighted the opportunities the school’s cattle program provides.
“These experiences further develop students’ knowledge of the beef industry and provide valuable pathways into future agricultural careers,” Lori Wilson told News Of The Area.
Looking ahead, the Bowraville Central School Cattle Team is preparing for an even bigger 2027, with plans to expand student participation in carcass competitions and meat judging.
The school is seeking support from the local community and agricultural industry to help grow the program.
Anyone interested in donating cattle feed or steers is encouraged to contact Bowraville Central School.
Wilson expressed appreciation for the ongoing community support, which helps students develop their agricultural skills and pursue future opportunities in the industry.
With a successful Taree Show behind them, the Bowraville Central School Cattle Team is looking forward to another exciting year in 2027.
By Mick BIRTLES
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