In late April 15 excited students from Camden Haven High awoke early to travel with their six cattle for the annual Kempsey show.
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Arriving at the showgrounds just after 6am, students showed no signs of fatigue, preparing the cattle and themselves for the show ring.
The standout results were Alana Fletcher Year 11, who placed first in the highly competitive 16/17 years junior judging, and Bianca Hamilton 13/14 years, classing the animals according to quality criteria and justifying their choices in front of a crowd of 200 spectators.
The quality of the cattle at the event was outstanding, and it certainly is a sign to see a 550kg beast being led by a 40kg student.
One Limousin steers was awarded Reserve Champion in the heavy weight class and two of the Brahman steers also placed second in their respective weight classes.
As well as this many students also got some "sash rash" in the junior parading.
All this bodes very well for the future with the show team really coming together to support and encourage each other.
The students arrived home after dark, tired but elated and very much looking forward to Wingham Beef Week which will be a four day extravaganza of cattle showing, judging and educational activities.
