Rewarded for nearly a decade of effort
It’s that time of year where students can show off all of the hard work that goes in to training calf club animals.
This Saturday is a particularly special calf club for Bombay School, as it will mark the 80th anniversary of the event.
Grace Tilyard will be stepping onto the field with her friesian- Jersey cross, Pixie, and Britt Rennell will be gunning for gold with her hereford-friesian cross, Bellatrix.
The girls are two of 14 students who have had animals for the past eight or nine years, and will receive medallions on Saturday for their efforts.
Grace said Pixie was very mis- chievous.
‘‘She’s such a character, she will bunt my knees and lay down half way through leading.’’
Britt said Bellatrix loved to meet new friends.
‘‘She has an obsession with other animals, if she sees another animal, like a goat, she has to have a conversation with it.
Calf club co-ordinator Dianna Naylor said it would be a fantastic event.
‘‘The bond that the children have with the animals, they just have so much fun. That’s what it’s all about, the children having fun, and they have to put in a lot of hours to do the job properly, with perseverance and patience.
‘‘It’s wonderful for preschoolers to come along and pat the animals, especially for children who haven’t had the opportunity to interact with animals.’’
Bombay School calf club is on Saturday and everyone is welcome. There will be animals, food stalls and plenty of activities.