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Australian Prime Minister Mr Scott Morrison meets with RGS Headmaster Dr Phillip Moulds and Year 12 students Piper Christensen and Meg Ingram.
BEEF 2021 RGS leads the way BEEF Australia is not just another event, the beef industry showcase provides an opportunity for students and their families to gain a greater insight into the ever evolving industry.
BEEF Australia rolls into Rockhampton every three years, and once again RGS was proud to be a part of the event. RGS students across Primary and Secondary converged on the Rockhampton Showgrounds from 2 – 8 May. Primary students received a closer look at cattle while also looking into the science behind the beef industry. Secondary agriculture students also attended the event, along with the School’s Show Cattle Team. RGS Head of Agriculture, and Teacher-in-Charge of the Show Cattle Team, Mr Hardy Manser said BEEF was Australia’s most important cattle event and provided a chance for the school to be a part of this great industry. “It’s not every day you get to see what a whole industry is doing and BEEF provides a snapshot of where our industry is,’’ Mr Manser said. “BEEF is an opportunity for our students to not only perform on the world stage in terms of show cattle team, but is also a chance to explore the industry and the showcase of the best and brightest that BEEF brings. “Students were involved in augmented and virtual reality exibits, evaluation of cutting edge stock management software application, property tours as well as activities that flagship our partnership with AgForce and CQUniversity.” Mr Manser said the event allowed students to engage and make links in the industry. “I hope they take away a variety of ideas on how they can implement cutting edge technology and practices in their family enterprises. Most of all, BEEF was an opportunity for students to make memories – a great event, for a great industry, with a great future in the hands of RGS’s best and brightest!” THE ROCKHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL CAPRICORNUS QUARTERLY / 5
