Cattle Team

Cattle Team

Pymble Cattle Team Shines at Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza (UHBB) 2025

The Pymble Ladies’ College Cattle Team has once again demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and teamwork, achieving outstanding results at the 2025 Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza (UHBB) in Scone. As one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious cattle shows, the UHBB welcomed more than 420 steers and an impressive 920 secondary and TAFE students from across the region, making this year’s event highly competitive and fiercely contested.

Steer Class Success

Our team exhibited three exceptional steers in the challenging Steer Classes:

  • Vector: 6th Place – Highly Commended (Heavy Middleweight)
  • Vinnie: 6th Place – Highly Commended (Heavyweight)
  • Vesta: 2nd Place (Heavyweight)

A special commendation goes to ‘Vesta’ for securing second place—a remarkable achievement that reflects our team’s skill in animal preparation and handling. Of note, ‘Vesta’ and ‘Vinnie’ were sourced from the Laurie Family (Georgia Laurie – 2018 Pymble alumni), whose steadfast support and partnership are greatly appreciated by everyone at Pymble Ladies’ College. We extend our sincere gratitude to Ted and Alison Laurie for their invaluable contribution to our team’s ongoing success.

Triumphs in Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ)

Building on their momentum, our students excelled in the Intercollegiate Meat Judging competition, achieving both individual and group honours.

Retail Cuts and Primal Identification – Individual:

  • 3rd Place: Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
  • 5th Place: Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)

Retail Cuts and Primal Identification – Team:

  • Champion Team: Ella Armstrong (Year 9), Livia Armstrong (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)

Beef Judging – Team:

  • Champion Team: Ella Armstrong (Year 9), Livia Armstrong (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)

Overall, Team and Individual Achievements:

  • Champion Overall Team: Ella Armstrong (Year 9), Livia Armstrong (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
  • 3rd Place Overall Individual: Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
  • 4th Place Overall Individual: Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)

Congratulations go to all champion teams, and to Adison and Annabelle for their exceptional individual achievements.

Showmanship in Paraders Classes

Our students also displayed exemplary showmanship in the Paraders divisions:

17 to 18 Years

  • 3rd Place: Eilidh Skelton (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)

16 Years

  • 3rd Place: Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
  • 4th Place: Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
  • 6th Place (Highly Commended): Anaïs Vander (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)

14 Years

  • 3rd Place: Eloise Jenkins (Year 9)
  • 6th Place (Highly Commended): Clara Mudaliar (Year 9)

These results highlight not only the hard work and commitment of our team members, but also the high standard set by our staff and students, serving as an inspiration to future participants.

Carcase Competition Results

  • 1st Place: ‘Vector’ (Angus x Limousin, Heavy Middleweight class)
  • 2nd Place: ‘Vinnie’ (Angus, Heavyweight class)
  • 3rd Place: ‘Vester’ (Angus, Heavyweight class)
  • ‘Vinnie’ awarded Reserve Champion Heavyweight Steer.
  • 1st Place for Team of 3 Steers presented at the UHBB.

These achievements mark another highly successful showing for the Pymble Ladies’ College Cattle Team, embodying ‘Pymble Proud’ spirit through achievement, cooperation and community support.

Acknowledgements

The College extends heartfelt thanks to all students, staff, and supporters, especially the Laurie Family, for their continued encouragement and involvement. The Cattle Team’s achievements at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza stand as a testament to their passion, perseverance, and pursuit of agricultural excellence.

Congratulations to everyone involved for their remarkable efforts and for representing Pymble Ladies’ College with pride at this prestigious event!