BEEF 2021

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!”

ALUMNI NEWS

A past Headmaster with a passion for education; a determined athlete pushing herself to the pinnacle of her sport and an award winning beef producer. Read more about RGS past students in The Grammarian – www.rgs.qld.edu.au/community/alumni

Vale: Mr Arthur Butler

Arthur Butler was the sixth Headmaster of The Rockhampton Grammar School, appointed to the position in May 1972 before poor health forced his resignation in 1987. There were many changes and challenges in that time. In 1977 girls were welcomed back as day students and boarders, new classrooms and dormitories were built, as well as a large assembly area and a new library after the devastating library fire in February 1985. Mr Butler passed away on 8 April 2021. A private family service was held to honour and farewell Mr Butler.

Vale: 1933 – 2021 Australian rowing honours

Grace Sypher (RGS 2019) was named in the Australian under-23 rowing team. Named in the lightweight women’s quad scull crew, Grace competed at the World Cup simulation regatta at Penrith from 11 – 13 June. At the 2021 National Championships in Tasmania, Grace competed for Sydney Rowing Club, winning one gold, two silver and two bronze medals. Grace is pictured far left. Photograph courtesy of Rowing Australia.

Beef Award Winner

Ryan Olive (RGS 2004), a third generation Brahman breeder, was named the 2021 Rabobank Young Beef Ambassador at Beef Australia. Ryan, from Raglan Station, was presented with the award in front of more than 450 guests, which included Australian Prime Minister Mr Scott Morrison. The award, presented every three years, recognises young, forward-thinking and high-achieving beef producers. Ryan was acknowledged for his leadership and vision behind the family’s Brahman operation, with his development of a feedlot and live-export facility on the Raglan property. Ryan is pictured with Rabobank Australia CEO Peter Knoblanche.

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