2024 Royal Adelaide Show

After six months of rigorous preparation, our students and staff faced and overcame numerous challenges, including the ongoing redevelopment of Sturt Grove Farm. With all yards and sheds being non-existent and temporary, perfecting our showing skills became a real test of adaptability and resilience. Despite these obstacles, we achieved excellent results at this year’s Royal Show. The journey was far from easy, but the perseverance, dedication, and passion of everyone involved made it all possible.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to old scholars Gus Lewellyn and Heath Nickolls for their invaluable industry expertise. Special recognition goes to Casey Treloar, whose remarkable work with the Dairy Team helped secure 2nd and 3rd place in the Holstein Feature Breed category.

Our Merinos and Border Leicester were expertly guided by Stephen Kellock and Martin Harvey, whose continued support has been crucial to the growth and success of our students.

A huge thank you to Jorja Watson and the Student Show Leadership Team for their relentless commitment, particularly as they navigated the additional pressures caused by the farm redevelopment.

Lastly, we owe a massive thank you to our Farm Managers Brendan Kloeden and Paul Nield, who ensured the smooth running of logistics and provided constant support in the face of these challenges.

Despite the hurdles, we achieved significant results:

• 2nd Place in the ATASA Most Professional School Award for our Led Steer Team.
• 1st Place in the Goat Team School Lightweight Class and 4th Place in the Most Professional School Award.
• 2nd and 3rd Place in the Holstein Feature Breed category for our dairy heifers.
• Multiple top finishes across beef, dairy, and goat categories, showcasing the depth and resilience of our agriculture program. 

This year’s Royal Show journey proves that with determination and teamwork, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. Congratulations to everyone involved!

Westminster School 2024 Royal Show Results Overview

Beef:

Schools Purebred Heavy Domestic (500 to 525 kgs)

• Westminster Led Steer Team 2 (Red Angus) – 4th Place (Handler: Jorja Watson)

The Ryves Hawker Memorial Prize: Highest Scoring Red Angus Steer on Hook

• Westminster Led Steer Team (Red Angus) – 3rd Place
• ATASA Most Professional School Award – 2nd Place

Dairy:

Heifer Yearling

• Roslyn Amdena Jubilant Star – 5th Place (Handler: Sophia Woodward)
• Edge Doc Lara – 6th Place (Handler: Nancy Farquarson)

Holstein - Feature Breed (Junior Cow or Heifer)

• Edge Doc Lara – 2nd Place (Heifer Winter Yearling Class)
• Edge Doc Lara – 3rd Place (Handler: Emily Crouch)
• Finesse Chief Maya-ET – 5th Place 

School Merino Wether Competition: 

Thomas Foods International Prize: Best Meat Value

• 7th Place (Out of 80 schools)

Goats:

School Lightweight (36.5 to 38kg)

• Westminster Goat Team 7 – 1st Place (Handler: Erin Gray)

School Heavy Weight (40 to 41.5kg)

• Westminster Goat Team 12 – 3rd Place 

School Heavy Weight (48.5 to 51kg)

• Westminster Goat Team 8 – 4th Place

Best Presented School in Grand Parade:

• Westminster Goat Team 11 – 4th Place
• ATASA Most Professional School Award – 4th Place