Farm

The paddocks are getting a bit wet now as we have received 77mm for August so far compared to 44mm this time last year and we've only managed to get the loader and one ute bogged, but its early days yet! The crops are looking good and in this beautiful sunshine, the lovely rounded lambs are looking amazing! And in fact, all the sheep and cattle are looking fantastic, so thank you to all the students and staff for their hard work. The Piggery is kicking goals as always and even through this cold spell, the pigs are growing that fast, that our pig truck is flat out taking Baconers to Linley Valley, so well-done staff and students.

Year 11's

Farm has been very busy in the last couple weeks with our Year 11's busy completing the different requirements due:

Skills Journal 1 and 2
Written Questions for the following competencies
- Apply Chemicals under supervision
- Treat Weeds
- Identify and Mark Livestock
- Crutching
Driving Practicals to achieve their green licence

Katanning Merino Judging Challenge

On Wednesday 17 August, Wayne Laird, Koltyn Thorstrup, Frazer Sutherland, Damon Topham and Jacob Smith headed down to the Katanning Merino Judging Challenge and Sheep Handling Experience to compete, showing off their skills and knowledge with Merino Sheep and Wool. This opportunity enhanced their sheep handling skills, provided network opportunities with stud breeders and agricultural industry representatives. The boys did an outstanding job, coming home with a second in the team event and a 1st for Koltyn Thorstrup in the individual round.

Short Courses

The Year 12's have started completing their short courses this Term with the Loader/Skid Steer Course in week 3 which involved the gravel pit being broken up, roads being filled, pig domes being cleaned out and even the bobcat sweeper, cleaning all the roads. These students have achieved the units;

RIIHAN311F – Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier

RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

RIIMPO322E – Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations

The next Year 12 group will complete their skid steer and loader course during Country Week.

Two Year 12 groups have completed their Aus Chem course which broadens their skills and knowledge with achieving the units.

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

AHCCHM307 Apply chemicals to control pests, weeds, and disease

Year 12's

The Year 12's have only 4 weeks left with us down on Farm to finish what is required to complete their certificates, so please, I can't stress enough, to use your time wisely and work through your plans to achieve all that you can. If any Year 12 or parent has any questions on their requirements to be completed by week 10, please contact the College.

Young Farmer Challenge - if students over the age of 18 years old would like to compete in a series of fun challenges on Wednesday 24th August at Dowerin Field Day, see the flyer attached. Please contact Mrs Corsini if you are interested in entering.

Manager Corporate Services

Ms Yvonne Bopp