Farmers Across Borders

In the early hours of the morning, we received an email seeking support from the Farmers Across Borders organiser, Dave Humphris. Dave needed help getting the side of a trailer load of hay painted in readiness for the Crystal Brook Show the very next day. The trailer wasn't going to ready until after lunch...which didn't leave us with much time to undertake the adventure. 

Anyway, in a true example of mateship and collaborative work, a group of our Stage 1 Art students got on board without hesitation. Shout Out to Jackson Fudge who spent his morning making up templates proportionate to the size of the intended painting, to give us a guide of the lettering and shape being sought after. At lunch time, Jackson Fudge, Taylah Palmer, Isabella Laird, Eloise Cowin, Riley Hoskin. Imogen Cunningham and myself, loaded up for an efficient operation. With the impressive help of a local farmer, Hamish Klemm, who had not only the trailer ready, but had also welded a ladder with rails, to ensure all safety was considered, on top of the safety gear that Meredith had provided, we were suited up, safe and efficient. 

It's fair to say that the students were pretty proud of their efforts and there was a real buzz about helping out a local in need, and finishing off the job well. While it was a hectic afternoon, it was definitely a highlight of the week and if you saw the truck at the Crystal Brook Show, the results spoke for themselves. Well done to everyone who helped!

Danya McKay