Exciting things are happening at Maclean High School; we are starting a cattle and livestock showing team. Our Agriculture team has secured some cattle, and shortly our students will commence the hard work of training the cattle and perfecting handling techniques before we join the show circuit to display the cattle and our skills.

This will be a first for the school and the initial setup of equipment and resources can be extremely costly. Initial equipment includes livestock, feed, trainer, cattle/hay feeder, feed storage equipment as well as a range of showing equipment including industrial blower, clippers, hackamores, leads, brushes, buckets and a large toolbox for equipment storage.

Preparing for, and showing cattle, can be an extremely rewarding and educational experience for young people. The lessons learned in

showing cattle can directly influence their lives in positive ways. By

developing skills like organisation, communication and presentation we are ensuring the students involved will transition from Maclean High School ready for work with key employability skills. Additionally, our program will instil patience, good sportsmanship, confidence, respect for animals and people alike and above all, engagement at a community level with all participants.

We are looking for donations to help fund our Cattle Show Team.

What do you get? Advertising on the side of the stock trailer, banners at shows, banners at the school farm and special mention on our numerous social media outlets. If you think you can help us out, please contact our Primary Industries Teacher, Christopher Kirkland on 0427 645843.