On Wednesday 24th September our senior Agriculture Students travelled to Campbell Town with their Merino sheep they have been running at the farm since May, in preparation for the Tasmanian Merino Wether Competition held by Australian Wool Innovations.

Our students have gained an insight into the sheep and wool industry, and the associated industries, as well as, learning about the Merino breed and the production and harvesting of fine wool.

The two teams of three sheep are judged on the hoof for carcass and fleece qualities, as well as presentation. Our team was highly successful in gaining the following placings:

1st Carcass Value

3rd Carcass Value

2nd Fleece Value

2nd Team Presentation

2nd Grand Champion School Team

3rd Grand Champion School Team

Congratulations to all schools who competed in the competition and Campbell Town who were awarded Grand Champion Sheep Team. Thank you to AWI for organising this event in Tasmania.