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Photo source: St John's Catholic Primary School Walkerston
Hard work in the school cane plot has paid off for students at St John's Catholic Primary School, Walkerston, who have been crowned Mackay's Sweetest School at this year's Mackay Show.
After months of tending their sugarcane crop, students harvested the cane with the guidance of local farmer mentor Charlie Townley, cutting and collecting the stalks before they were sent for judging.
The school's impressive entry also claimed top honours in the Heaviest Six Sticks category, highlighting the students' dedication and teamwork throughout the growing season.
Member for Mirani Glen Kelly praised the achievement and the efforts of everyone involved.
"Congratulations to St John's Catholic Primary School, Walkerston on being crowned Mackay's Sweetest School at this year's Mackay Show!
"To also win the Heaviest Six Sticks category is a fantastic achievement.
"Well done to the students, teachers, grounds staff and grower mentors, and congratulations to every school that took part in showcasing our region's proud sugar industry."
The Sweetest School Competition gives students a hands-on connection to Mackay's rich sugarcane heritage while recognising the growers, mentors and school communities helping inspire the next generation of the region's agricultural industry.
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