Meet Hugo – Salesian College’s grand champion sheep.
The Sunbury school’s agriculture students recently competed at the Holbrook Sheep and Wool show in New South Wales, where Hugo was named Grand Champion Sheep of the show.
The students also collected various ribbons from the event, which was attended by more than 150 secondary school students from southern NSW and Victoria, as well as stud sheep breeders.
The three-day competition featured an inter-school sheep competition, as well as open sheep and fleece competitions.
Salesian College principal Mark Brockhus said students had the chance to learn about judging sheep and fleeces, how to handle sheep in the show ring, and had the opportunity to participate in a working sheep dog demonstration.
“For many of our students, the agricultural studies program is one of the highlights of Salesian College Sunbury,” he said.
“It broadens their experiences through enjoyable hands-on learning and activities, practical approaches, as well as developing their research and problem-solving skills.
“Caring for livestock demands responsibility and commitment.”
