Another great week on the farm has flown by, thanks to all the staff for their efforts.

Sheep

Training for the Woolorama competition this past weekend was very successful, as reflected in the following results:

Winning -

Overall Champion School

Overall Champion Student - Aiden Walker

Fleece Judging- 2nd Aiden Walker and 3rd Oscar Tozer

Merino Challenge (Team of 4) - 1st place Chad Howell, Logan Panizza, Aiden Walker and Noah Wisewould

Individual Merino Judging - 2nd Aiden Walker

Shearing - 3rd Tom Robertson and 6th Jake Argent

Very well done to all students involved, and a big thank you to Mr Adams for his time, dedication, and expertise in training such a successful team.

AWI wether selections for the Royal Show were completed the week.

Horticulture

Four students entered the School Cooking Challenge at the Wagin Woolorama, using lamb supplied by the Sheep section and vegetables grown by the Horticulture section.

The culinary talents of the students from Narrogin Agricultural College proved tough competition this year, but our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are already looking forward to rising to the challenge again next year.

Celebrity chef Don Hancey was very supportive and provided excellent guidance to the students throughout the event. Well done to Mr Lawrence for leading this initiative and for promoting cooking and value‑adding using produce from the Horticulture section.

In addition to the competition, the Horticulture section showcased a display of sunflowers, fresh produce, and a range of value-added products, including condiments.

Beef

Continuing with the Woolorama results, students also participated in Cattle Judging;

Beef Judging - 3rd Issabella Cuthbertson

Calving for the 2026 season has also begun, with the first calves starting to be born.

Grain

Grain Judging - 1st Maddison Gibson, 2nd Logan Panizza and 3rd Brianna Maher.

Dairy

There has been a strong start to Cattle Club training this week, with 30 students attending the Wednesday after-school training with the heifers. It was great to see such strong participation.

During these sessions, students learn essential cattle‑handling skills, including tying heifers, using halters and leads, and safely walking animals in preparation for the upcoming Agricultural Shows. Training also includes instruction in cattle judging and helping students build confidence in the show ring.

Despite the additional training activities, Dairy operations have continued as normal. This week included drafting 17 cows for sale and vaccinating in‑calf heifers and springers, with valuable involvement from the Cert III students. Meeting with industry advisers from Semex to support ongoing herd improvement and planning.

Equine

Students participated in camp drafting exercises during after-school training, using student horses and school cattle.

Pigs

The pigs are progressing well, with an average weight of 14 kg.

Poultry

Poultry operations continued as normal this week with routine care and management.

FINANCE/ADMIN

Teresa.Hickman@education.wa.edu.au