The 2026 Esperance Show was another fantastic year for Esperance Senior High School, with 21 head of cattle and 13 head of sheep attending. It was an extremely busy few days, but our students put in the hard yards and helped make the event run smoothly.
We were incredibly proud of how our students represented the school, not only through the presentation of their livestock but also through their excellent behaviour, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the event.
Preparations began on Thursday, with everyone working together to wash livestock, organise equipment and get everything ready for the two big days ahead.
Results
Friday – Sheep Judging
Sheep judging commenced at 9:00 am on Friday morning, with both our Black and White Suffolk sheep studs competing in the ring.
Sheep Results
Champion Male
- Escholar Wyatt – Led by Cooper Weckert
Reserve Champion Male
- Escholar Wooly Wonker – Led by Cadence Offer
Champion Female
- Escholar Whitnee – Led by Cadence Offer
Reserve Champion Female
- U Wish and Xena – Led by Ebony Reynolds and Katie Bourne
Group of Three
- 1st Place – Cadence Offer, Ebony Reynolds and Katie Bourne
- 2nd Place – Cooper Weckert, Jayden and Brodie
Friday – Cattle Judging
This year, we were also excited to welcome Mount Barker Community College to the Esperance Show. Their attendance helped fill the cattle laneway and created a fantastic atmosphere around the cattle ring. It was wonderful to see so many cattle and young exhibitors involved, which is very encouraging for the future of agricultural shows in our region.
Cattle Results
Junior Bulls
- 2nd Place – Escholar Winnabull
- 3rd Place – Escholar Winchester
- 4th Place – Escholar Warrior
Open Bull
- Escholar Unbeatabull – Reserve Champion Male
Junior Females
- 1st Place – Escholar Wombat
- 2nd Place – Escholar Wrangler
Open Females
- 1st Place – Queen of Hearts and Xing Noodle
- Champion Female
Pair of Females
- 1st Place – Escholar Wombat and Escholar Wrangler
Led Steer
- 1st Place – Escholar Whiplash
- Champion Commercial Male
Saturday – Junior Judging and Junior Paraders
Saturday was another busy and successful day, with our students participating in a range of junior judging competitions and junior paraders. These competitions are a fantastic opportunity for students to demonstrate their livestock knowledge, practical handling skills and confidence in the show ring.
Our students achieved some outstanding results across the different sections.
Cattle Junior Judging
- 3rd Place – Cadence Offer
Meat Sheep Junior Judging
- 1st Place – Tess Riordan
- 2nd Place – Katie Bourne
- 3rd Place – Lilinah Clancy
Merino Ram Junior Judging
- 1st Place – Cooper Weckert
- 2nd Place – Jordan Mackenzie
- 3rd Place – Lilinah Clancy
Wool Junior Judging
- 1st Place – Tess Riordan
- 2nd Place – Cooper Weckert
- 3rd Place – Cadence Offer
Junior Paraders
- 2nd Place – Tess Riordan
- 3rd Place – Ebony Reynolds
Overall Show Summary
Overall, the 2026 Esperance Show was a huge success for our school and agricultural program. We couldn’t be prouder of the students who participated, with many putting in long hours preparing livestock, helping one another and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
It was fantastic to see their hard work rewarded with such great results, but more importantly, to see the confidence, teamwork and skills they demonstrated throughout the show.
Events like the Esperance Show provide our students with valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to showcase the skills they have developed through our agricultural program.
A massive thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend possible. It was certainly a busy one, but an incredibly rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Photo Credits to
JD Pics
Jake Meadley Imagery
Wool judging
