Monday 26 October 2026

Success at the 2026 Bendigo Agricultural Show!

Our students demonstrated outstanding knowledge, professionalism and sportsmanship.

What an incredible achievement by our Catherine McAuley College Bendigo Agriculture students at this year's Bendigo Agricultural Show!

Our students proudly represented the College across a range of competitions, including the Beginner Handler Competition, Intermediate Handler Competition, VAS Competition, and Junior Judging. Throughout the event, they demonstrated outstanding knowledge, professionalism, sportsmanship, and dedication to the Agricultural Program.

Special congratulations to our students showing the award-winning Lowlines:

Champion Female: Bridget

Class Winners:

  • Kendal - 20-24 Months
  • Bridget - 24-30 Months
  • Holly Hock - Over 30 Months

Bridget continued her show performance in the Interbreed Competition, proudly shown by Bronte Ellerton (Year 10), representing the College with confidence and skill.

Congratulations also to our student competition winners:

  • Beginner Handler Champion: Sean Mannes (Year 10)
  • Intermediate Handler Champion: Ava Hope (Year 9)

We are incredibly proud of all students who participated and represented Catherine McAuley College Bendigo with maturity, respect, and enthusiasm throughout the show.

Mr Scott Vaughan and Mrs Teleah Thorne were extremely impressed by the way students conducted themselves both in and out of the ring and would like to sincerely thank the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society, fellow breeders, and Ken Lorains from Whitby Farm for their ongoing support, encouragement, and mentorship of our students and Agricultural Program.

Well done to everyone involved on a fantastic display of agricultural excellence and community spirit!

Mr Scott Vaughan
Teacher