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Calrossy Anglican School's Cattle Team has celebrated an outstanding showing at the 2026 Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza, with students achieving exceptional results across led cattle, Parader, Junior Judging and Meat Judging competitions.
The event brought together 810 student competitors, alongside 354 Hoof and Hook led animals, 101 unled cattle and 98 commercial and stud females. With such strong competition, the results achieved by our students highlight their dedication, practical skills and commitment to agricultural excellence.
Led Cattle and Hoof and Hook Success
Calrossy students enjoyed considerable success in the led cattle competitions, securing multiple class wins and major championship awards.
Grace Newcombe led Kamilaroi Regan to first place in her class before being awarded Reserve Champion Led Heifer of the Show, while Stella Walsh placed third with Kamilaroi Tegan.
In the Hoof and Hook led cattle competition, Hayden Evans claimed first place in the Led Carcass Heifer class with Calrossy Hotcakes.
Kenzi Ison achieved an outstanding result with Calrossy Cheese Burger, winning the Light Middleweight Steer class before progressing to Reserve Champion Steer of the Show.
Hugo Blomfield added another class victory, taking first place in the Middleweight Steer class with Calrossy McMuffin.
Further results included:
Elliot Fenton – 2nd place with Calrossy Double Cheese Burger
Stella Walsh – 4th place, Middleweight class
Ellie McCulloch – 5th place, Middleweight class
Issy Wheatley – 4th place in her class
Evy Walsh – 2nd place, Heavyweight class
Harriet Callaghan – Highly Commended
Stirling Wheatley – 3rd place, Heavyweight class
Parader Competition
Our students demonstrated excellent cattle handling, presentation and showmanship skills throughout the Parader competition, achieving several impressive results across their respective age divisions.
13 Years
Ebony Streater – 3rd place
Matilda Tynn – Highly Commended
14 Years
Stella Walsh – 2nd place
Ava Marzato – 2nd place
15 Years
Harriet Callaghan – 3rd place
16 Years
Hugo Blomfield – 1st place
Ellie McCulloch – 4th place
Aiden Ridder – 4th place
17 Years
Stirling Wheatley – 1st place
Evy Walsh – 2nd place
Issy Wheatley – 3rd place
Elliot Fenton – 5th place
A particularly impressive achievement came from Grace Newcombe, who won her age division against approximately 150 competitors, earning the title of Champion Parader of her Age Group.
Grace then progressed to the overall championship, where she was awarded Reserve Champion Parader Overall, an exceptional accomplishment in such a competitive field.
Junior Judging and Scholarship Recognition
Calrossy's success continued in the Junior Judging competition, where students demonstrated their knowledge of cattle assessment and agricultural practices.
Ellie McCulloch claimed first place in the 16-year-old division, competing against approximately 150 students.
Stirling Wheatley placed second in the 17-year-old division, earning a scholarship to attend the prestigious Tocal Beef Assessment Course, providing an opportunity to further develop his cattle assessment skills and industry knowledge.
Grace Newcombe also received significant recognition, achieving First Reserve in the Waverley Scholarship Award. This result earned Grace the opportunity to attend Beef Week at Waverley Station on King Island, Tasmania.
Meat Judging Team Success
Our Meat Judging team delivered another outstanding performance, demonstrating their understanding of retail and primal meat cuts.
The team achieved Runner-Up School Team – Retail and Primal Cut Identification and Runner-Up School Team Overall – Meat Judging
Congratulations to team members Grace Newcombe, Emily Wing, Isabella Wheatley and Ellie McCulloch on these impressive results.
Celebrating Agricultural Excellence
The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza provides students with valuable opportunities to develop practical agricultural knowledge, refine their cattle handling and judging skills, and compete alongside other young people who share their passion for the industry.
The results achieved by our Calrossy Cattle Team are a testament to the countless hours invested in preparing cattle, developing skills and working together as a team.
We congratulate every student who represented Calrossy at this year's event, from those who secured major awards to those who gained valuable experience competing at such a high level.
A special thank you also goes to our dedicated Agriculture staff and the families who support our students throughout their preparations and competitions.
These achievements are a wonderful reflection of the strength of Calrossy's Agriculture and Beef programs and the opportunities available for students to pursue their interests beyond the classroom.
