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 * AUSTRALIAN SHEEP & WOOL SHOW 2012**

In 2012, Woodleigh will yet again be attending the ASWS. This is the highlight of our show calender and is an event every Show Member looks forward to. Below is the blurb which is present on the 2012 Plan and the important dates regarding the show. There is also a copy of the 2011 Master Timetable so that you can see what we do at the show last year. There is a lot of planning to do with this show, so if you wish to attend please ensure you have expressions of interests before the closing date. We have specified we may accept late forms however the show is very popular and spots will be filled quickly.

Expressions of interest;
 * Tess
 * Daniel
 * Jayden

**Australian Sheep and Wool Show (Bendigo)** //19th to the 22nd of July, End of Term 2-3 Holidays//

The Largest and Grandest Show we attend, the ASWS has thousands of sheep attend each year and the experience each year is remarkable. The Feature this year at Bendigo is the British/Heritage Breeds. There are 2 Days of Showing at Bendigo plus the schools interbreed, open interbreed, rotation workshops and about 4 student competitions. Selected Attendance, Max of 11 People, Regulars and above only **Expressions of Interest Close 15th of March (Friday Week 6 Term 1)**, Late Submission will be accepted before 27th of April however acceptance will not be guaranteed. We realise this is many months in advance however for sheep to be prepared efficiently thus needs to be done early. Final Team Confirmation 4th of May (Friday Week 2 Term 2)Show Roster Finalized 8th of May (Tuesday Week 3 Term 2)Preparation will occur on several dates: **PREVIOUS SCHEDULE & TIME TABLE (2011) THIS HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED FOR 2012.**
 * Unit 4 Bendigo Preparation Activity (Compulsory)
 * Principal Handlers Personal allocated time
 * Stud Master organized in school Preparation Sessions.
 * Autumn Field Day (20th of May)
 * Winter Field Day (24th of June)
 * Bendigo Preparation Day 1 (12th of July)
 * Bendigo Preparation Day 2 (17th of July)

MASTER as of 21st of June
=Australian Sheep & Wool Show=

Preparation Day 1
//Thursday 7th of July 9am to 12pm// At the Ag Hort, compulsory prep day in which all general parring/crutching feed and trailer preparation is completed. Anita Mosele (Parent) supervising.

Preparation Day 2
//Tuesday 12th of July 10:30am to 3pm (lunch provided)// At the Ag Hort, compulsory prep day in which all indivual preparation of primary animal is completed (i.e. parting, face trimming, ears, parring/crutching, final weights etc.) As well as any last minute bucket collections etc. We need a parent to attend. Please bring $5 to contribute to a team lunch.

Australian Sheep & Wool Show; Bendigo
//Thursday 14th of July, arrive at Woodleigh 7:30 latest to depart before 9// Morning Tea at Woodend Bakery (only one stop, may wish to pack Lunch) Arrive Prince of Wales Showgrounds in afternoon, unload and pen sheep, water, food, last minute preparation. Late Afternoon travel to Scout Camp and get settled in, dinner provided. //__Friday 15th of July,__// Wake up 6-6:30am –don’t worry Mr Cosby will wake you if you don’t have an alarm Breakfast provided in Scout Hall ensure you have eaten breakfast by 7:15, depart 7:30 for showgrounds. Friday Morning is spent doing a circuit of Sheep information sessions (9-12) includes morning tea and early lunch.

Schools Competition
//Friday Afternoon// Schools Interbreed takes place on Friday afternoon, only C031 and C030 advance __While not showing students must be preparing their and their partners principal sheep for show.__ Return to Scout Camp, dinner and bed //__Saturday 16th of July__// Wake up 6-6:30am –don’t worry Mr Cosby will wake you if you don’t have an alarm Breakfast provided in Scout Hall ensure you have eaten breakfast by 7:15, depart 7:30 for showgrounds.
 * **C026**, Ram over 1½ || Hercules || Harry ||
 * ^  || Jasper || Daniel ||
 * ^  || Spider Ram || Chloe ||
 * **C027,** Ram under 1½ || Albus || Daniel ||
 * **C028**, Ewe over 1½ || Hermione || Jayden ||
 * ^  || -Lily || Sofia ||
 * ^  || Cinderella || Sarah ||
 * ^  || -Cinderellas Lamb* || Tessa ||
 * ^  || Pirouette || Alex ||
 * ^  || -Stumpy || Madeleine ||
 * ^  || Snow White || Tom ||
 * ^  || -Hail || Chloe ||
 * ^  || Athena || Harry ||
 * **C029**, Ewe under 1½ || Arabesque || Tessa ||
 * || Plie || Sofia ||
 * **C030,** Best Corriedale Ram/Ewe || ? || Student which shows sheep in prior category ||
 * **C031**, Group of One Corriedale Ram and One Corriedale Ewe any age || 1. Jasper || Chloe ||
 * ^  || 1. Cinderella || Alex ||
 * ^  || 1.1 Cinderella’s Lamb* || Sofia ||
 * ^  || 2. Hercules || Harry ||
 * ^  || 2. Hermione || Madeleine ||
 * ^  || 2.2 Lily || Sarah ||
 * ^  || 3. Albus || Jayden ||
 * ^  || 3. Arabesque || Tessa ||
 * Supposed Lamb Class || Hail* || Daniel ||
 * ^  || Stumpy* || Madeleine ||
 * ^  || Cinderella’s Lamb* || Ria ||
 * ^  || Lily* || Jayden ||

Open Competition
//Saturday Morning// Interbreed takes place Saturday afternoon, an opportunity may also arise to explore the show. Lunch provided, may which to bring money for snacks. __While not showing students must be preparing their and their partners principal sheep for show.__ Return to scout camp, dinner, bed //__Sunday 17th of July__// Wake up 6am –don’t worry Mr Cosby will wake you if you don’t have an alarm Breakfast provided in Scout Hall ensure you have eaten breakfast and packed by 7:45, depart 8:00 for showgrounds. Whole Team photo taken before final departure from scout camp Junior Judging administration upon arrival at Showgrounds. Junior Judging runs until Lunch, Wool Judging also available for those who are interested. Opportunity to explore show may arise depending on schedule. Fencing Competition also available for those who are interested. Depart Prince of Wales Showgrounds at 4:30, need to provide money for dinner at a service station on the return journey. Arrive Woodleigh at 9:00, unload sheep, unpack etc.
 * ** C07, ** Ram over 1½ march shorn || Jasper || Daniel ||
 * ** C08, ** Ram under 1½ march shorn || Albus || Ria ||
 * ** C010, ** Pair of Rams || Jasper || Daniel ||
 * ^  || Hercules || Jayden ||
 * ** C011, ** Ram over 1½ July shorn || Spider Ram || Chloe ||
 * ** C019, ** Ewe over 1½ march shorn || Athena || Harry ||
 * ** C020, ** Ewe under 1½ march shorn || Arabesque || Alex ||
 * ^  || Plie || Sofia ||
 * ** C022, ** Ewe any age progeny at foot || Hermione || Madeleine ||
 * || -Lily || Jayden ||
 * || Cinderella || Sarah ||
 * || -Cinderella’s Lamb* || Sofia ||
 * || Pirouette || Tom ||
 * || -Stumpy || Alex ||
 * || Snow White || Daniel ||
 * || -Hail || Tessa ||
 * ** C023, ** Pair of Ewes || 1. Cinderella || Sarah ||
 * || 1.1 Cinderella’s Lamb* || Madeleine ||
 * || 1. Pirouette || Tom ||
 * || 1.1 Stumpy || Tessa ||
 * || 2. Snow White || Alex ||
 * || 2.1. Hail || Harry ||
 * || 2. Athena || Chloe ||
 * ** C033, ** Group of 1 Corriedale Ram and One Corriedale Ewe, over 1½ || Jasper || Daniel* ||
 * ^  || Cinderella || Ria ||
 * ^  || -Cinderella’s Lamb* || Jayden ||
 * ** C034, ** Group of 1 Corriedale Ram and 2 Corriedale Ewes under 1½ || Albus || Ria ||
 * ^  || Arabesque || Sarah ||
 * ^  || Plie || Tom ||