A COMPETITION that has a catchy name and promotes a good cause was launched in Wagga Wagga recently.
The Archibull Prize allows students to combine their artistic skills with a knowledge of agriculture.
To kick the event off nine schools were presented with a life-size fibreglass cow.
The fibreglass cows are effectively a “blank canvas” allowing the students to express their creativity.
The competition was launched at the Kildare Catholic College and representatives of the six schools spoke about their interest in agriculture.
St Josephs School student, Grace Hunt, year 6, said up to 85 per cent of the people at her school were involved in primary industries or lived on a farm.
The theme for the 2015 Archibull Prize is “Agriculture – an endangered species”.
This year students are encouraged to explore and reflect on the challenges farmers face to provide food and fibre for the population.
Also at the event was the Archibull young farming champions, Prue Capp,
Pat Morgan and Jasmine
Nixon.
The three told students about the opportunities for education and careers in agriculture.
Lcal schools taking part include St Francis Xavier, Kooringal High School, Stockinbingal Public School, Willans Hill Special School, Kildare Catholic College, and St Joseph’s Primary School.
Pictured are Kildare Catholic College year 10 students Zoe Adams, Chloe Harbison, and Samantha Winslett with their fiberglass
