Agriculture students would usually attend country shows which were cancelled due to COVID restrictions and floods earlier this year. They were instead celebrated for their ongoing hard work and dedication at the in school show on Friday, October 15.

The school purchased seven head of cattle for students to learn the art of cattle parading and judging for competitions at numerous local country shows in February this year.

Agriculture teacher Don McLachlan said despite the lack of opportunity to show their cattle, 2021 has seen record numbers of new students join the team.

"It is so pleasing to see students that are spending their time outdoors learning hands-on practical skills," Mr Shilling said.

"It makes it all worthwhile when you see students with so much dedication and enthusiasm to start their school day working with the cattle."

Mr McLachlan said he'd been very impressed by the strong work ethic and willingness to work in a team environment by the students.

During their agriculture studies students from years seven to 12 gain a detailed knowledge of safe cattle handling and husbandry skills, while working tirelessly to clean and groom cattle in preparation for showing.

They're mentored by agriculture teachers Steve Shilling and Mr McLachlan, and guided in cattle care by farm assistant River Martin.

Teachers contribute extra hours each day to keep the school agriculture plot open before school, during recess and every lunchtime for the cattle team.