Extra Curricular

Manilla Show success 

Congratulations to our Cattle Team for another great effort at the Manilla Show. Calrossy was named the Most Successful Exhibitor in the Beef and Cattle Section at the Show, with a team of 25 students showing 16 head of Kamilaroi Shorthorns and steers.

Lara de Jong prepared and exhibited Kamilaroi Zane, who was named the Supreme Bull of the Show. Mia Rasmusen was the winner of the highly competitive 12-19 Years Paraders competition up against 50 other young cattle handlers. Leisl Cooper was named the Champion Judge Judge for her cattle assessment and public speaking skills, with Ryan Knee the Most Professional Exhibitor showing he own Red Angus cattle.

A huge thanks to all the staff and parents involved in the event. Check out our photo gallery below.

Federation Cup Debating 

Last night saw the culmination of the 2019 Federation Cup Debating competition between Calrossy, McCarthy and Farrer. The competition has been a feature within term one for the last seven years and this year saw Calrossy narrowly defeated by McCarthy by 1 point for the overall champion school. However, across all stages of the competition our Girls and Boys teams saw success within the different rounds of the competition.

A particular highlight of the competition was seeing the Stage 6 Boys team, who have been involved in the competition from early in its inception, remaining unbeaten in every round to triumph as the winner of the hotly contested stage 6 competition. Additionally, our stage 4 girls were undefeated and we look forward to them continuing in the footsteps of the senior teams. Overall our stage 4 and 5 teams and Stage 6 girls all took part in fiercely contested topics ranging from the environment and politics to current social concerns throughout the competition. The dedication and hard work of all students is commended and we look forward to continuing our involvement in the competition into the further.