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WTC Group 

(Big machinery - Ag mining, and civil construction)

At camp 2023

WTC GROUP

After a delay at Narrabri fish farm we headed back into Narrabri and to the WTC group. WTC group is a civil construction company. Due to the delay we were unable to go out to one of the farms they had been working at but it was still a great experience. We were able to see some of the heavy machinery like tractors, headers,  excavators, and many more, the list goes on. We were lucky enough to be able to go into their workshops and see some things they had been working on for the past couple weeks. After the tour concluded we went into the office where there was a photo wall. The wall consisted of photos from the past and the present on what each different machine was like and how it has  evolved over time. It would have been such a great experience to see  how they use some of their equipment for example: a laser level. It was still such a great experience and I definitely could see myself working in the civil construction industry in the future. 

Lucy Yr 9

Girls In Ag Camp 2023

Myola Feedlot 

Wednesday morning we had to be left by 9 am and everyone was grateful for the sleep-in as I'm sure the late nights were starting to catch up to most of us. We were greeted at the bus by Karley, Jane and Scotty and got on and started the short trip to Myola where we were greeted by the feedlot manager Jeff, and all went into a room that consisted of a PowerPoint and questions. Shortly after we had a talk we got back on the bus and went for a tour around the feedlot, to say the amount of animals to a pen was about 10.5 square meter per animal was quite a lot of space, it was great to see the clean pens,fresh water, adequate shade and food being put out as the tour was happening, we spoke about the tag numbers and what each tag meant, the tag in the right ear was identification tag for each animal and knowing when they got processed into the facility. After driving around the facility seeing all the cross breads, friesian, and angus, we stopped at the “mill” where they mixed up all the feed and supplements including molasses,steamed barley, cotton seed, almond whole and supplements. While there we saw the pen riders that ride through at 6am and another few times a day, checking if nothing is injured, dead or needing medical treatment and if they do they go to the hospital pen and get an ear tag in the left ear each time they get treated for something this helps when checking the stock each day. We finished by having lunch on the front lawn and receiving a goody bag. 

Overall this was definitely my favorite and the job opportunities are endless 

Emily  

The Girls in Ag Camp 2023, what an experience for all of the girls who attended. It started bright and early Monday morning 6th November where we met at the school and the 12 of us girls got on the bus to head over to Moree. When we got to Moree Monday morning we were greeted by Jane and Karly from Training Skills NSW. Then got introduced to the other girls. There were 6 girls from Glen Innes and 3 girls from Baradine. After this, we jumped on the bus and headed to our first activity which was the Warringa Aviation (aerial sprayers) where we learnt about aerial sprayers and what they do. They also put on a barbecue lunch for us. After lunch, we headed to our second activity which was the statewide Aviation (Aviation mechanics) where we were greeted by Jason who got us to help him take parts of a plane then we headed back to the Motel. Then we had dinner at the services club. Tuesday 7th November we were out of bed and ready to get on the bus at 8 am to head out to the Australian Cotton Research Institute (ACRI) where we got shown around. Then we headed out to the Narrabri fish farm where we met Spider who showed us around and gave us information about the fish farm. They provide fish and chips for lunch. After lunch, we jumped back on the bus and headed to the WTC group where we were shown the machinery and what they do. Then we headed back to the Motel and had pizza for dinner. Then Wednesday 8th November came and we were up and ready at the bus at 9 am to head out to the Myola feedlot. After this, we headed to the Stahmann farm where we learned about pecans. Then headed back to the motel and got ready for dinner which was Chinese night. Thursday 9th November we got up and got ready to go on the bus and headed out to the Tyrone pastoral company, where we learnt about a lot of things, this one an all-day activity so after we finished we headed back to the motel for a swim and then dinner. Friday 10th November bright and early start as we had to be on the bus at 7:30 am. We headed to the AFF Cotton Gin and then to the Graincorp Moree. Then headed back to the Motel to collect our things and say a big Thank you to Jane and Karly for organizing this camp and say goodbye to the friends we made over the week that were incredible memories made with each other and lifelong friends too. Lastly, we all enjoyed every bit of the week and we would all love to go back and do it again. Jumped back on the school bus at about 11:30 am and headed back to school at the end of the most incredible week. All of the girls enjoyed the experience and can’t wait to go back. It was definitely something to remember. 

Sophie. 

Warringa Aviation 

(Aerial sprayers)

Statewide Aviation

(Aviation mechanics)

Statewide Aviation (Aviation Mechanics)

Written By Faith

Monday morning we arrived at the Albert Motel and then went on to visit the Warringa Aviation, we then shortly moved on to the Statewide aviation (Aviation mechanics). We first moved off the bus and into the main shed where they had all the planes they were working on. We were greeted by a man called Jason. He first told us what the company does and where some of the other spots the company is located.  He then took us outside to show us a plane they had been working on and to tell us what sorta planes they have in that particular facility. We all then went back inside to a plane that had no wings and looked like it needed some help. We then un-did some screws - not too sure what the actual name of them was. All girls got their hands on and we all had proof of that because most people's hands were covered in greece. We then hung around a bit and waited for some of the other girls to finish their turns on taking apart the plane. Once all the girls had finished, Jason then thanked us for coming out and told us about some job opportunities for young people like us. He also explained how girls are just as important as boys in this company and are treated with respect and cared for the same as men. All and all it was a great experience and very fun. I’m sure I will be back there one day.   

Written by Faith