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To celebrate and champion the essential role agriculture plays
in the everyday lives of Queenslanders
Welcome from
the President
Since 1875, the RNA has been celebrating and championing agriculture and the critical role it plays in the everyday
lives of Queenslanders.
Through our iconic Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), first held 139 years ago, we have showcased the state’s best of
the best. From thoroughbred horses and champion bulls to blue ribbon worthy cakes, the Ekka reflects the state’s
diversity and provides reward and recognition for its dedicated exhibitors.
In 2015 the Ekka attracted more than 21,000 entries across 13,000 classes in 48 competition sections – the first
exhibition received 1,700 competition entries in total. Last year more than 4,000 exhibitors travelled from across the
country for their chance to win one of our coveted blue ribbons, including 1,400 new competitors. There were also a
number of new competition classes in the Fine Arts, Beef Cattle and Woodchop & Sawing Competitions.
This year will see the introduction of new competition classes including the return of the Egg Competition, a new Toy
Dog Feature Show in the Canine Competition, a Projected Digital Image Class in the Fine Arts Photography
Competition and an Angora and Mohair Fleece Production Class.
From the very beginning, competitions have remained at the heart of the show. To ensure entering competitions is as
easy as possible for our exhibitors, we continue to embrace new technologies. You can visit our website to enter via
www.ekka.com.au/competitions, or speak with our competition coordinators.
In 2016 the Ekka will continue to run over two full weekends, from the 5-14 August, giving visitors more opportunity to
experience our much loved event.
We remain committed to showcasing agriculture and supporting our hard working farming families in the bush as we
continue in our efforts to preserve our state’s cultural and social heritage for future generations to enjoy.
Good luck and we look forward to seeing you at the 2016 Ekka.
Top 10 Competitions in 2015
David Thomas
RNA President
2015 Entries
1.
Canine
2589
2.
Horse
2589
3.
Poultry
1752
4.
Woodchop & Sawing
1330
5.
Photography
1284
6.
Stud Beef
1109
7.
Creative Art and Craft
975
8.
Cookery
961
9.
Painting and Drawing
906
10.
Led Steer
556
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Competition
139th ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW
FRIDAY 5 – SUNDAY 14 AUGUST 2016
EDUCATION ON SHOW
Council Steward
Mr Ross H Douglas
Honorary Council Steward
Mrs Noela Roberts
From Monday 25 July 2016 all vehicles driving onto the Showgrounds MUST display an RNA Vehicle Access Permit on their dashboard in
order to gain entry. Go to http://www.ekka.com.au/siteaccess.aspx for more information and to access the form. Please note there will be
no exceptions to this rule.
APPLICATIONS TO ENTER OPEN
Monday 22 February 2016 at 9.00am
APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE
Friday 17 June 2016 at 5.00pm (Part 1)
SUBMISSION OF CLASS ENTRY DETAILS
CLOSE
Friday 15 July 2016 at 5.00pm (Part 2)
ENTRY FEES
AGE GROUPS
DELIVERY OF ENTRIES
JUDGING
COLLECTION OF ENTRIES
$30.00 per school
Participation is open to all year levels
PREP
Year 1 to Year 2
Year 3 to Year 4
Year 5 to Year 6
Year 7 to Year 9
Only one entry per student per competition class can be
accepted.
No more than 10 entries per school, per competition class.
Class 1 is a group entry. Please list only the group or teacher
name, not the names of the individual students.
The delivery location for entries will be communicated after the
close of entries.
Tuesday 26 July 2016
The collection delivery location for entries will be
communicated after the close of entries.
NOTE:
Collection of entries for which charges and instructions have been received will be dispatched.
All other entries not collected will be disposed of.
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
PRIZES AND PRIZEMONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES
SPONSORED BY
The RNA wishes to thank the following sponsor who has contributed towards prize money,
prizes or conduct of the EDUCATION ON SHOW Competition
discharge its obligations to provide and maintain a safe place
and system of work during occupation by the
exhibitor/competitor of any area of the Brisbane Showgrounds.
GENERAL REGULATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES
Judging will be performed by a panel of Judges appointed by the
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland.
2.
Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk to themselves,
staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNA staff, show
visitors, children and any person foreseeably affected by the
presentation of their exhibit.
3.
Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will be eliminated or
controlled by the exhibitor/competitor and particular attention
will be paid to ensuring public safety and safety of other
exhibitors/competitors.
Subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of
Queensland Act 1971, and to the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations of
the Association the following Special General Regulations shall apply.
The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the fact that entries are
accepted subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial
Association of Queensland Act 1971, and to the Rules, By-Laws and
Regulations of the Association, in addition to the Special Regulations
which appear in this schedule. Copies of the Rules and By-Laws may
be obtained upon application to the Competitions Department.
No refunds will be made after close of entry.
4.
Exhibits will only be led and handled by competent persons
whose experience is known to the exhibitor/competitor.
5.
A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to and policed
by exhibitors/competitors and exhibitors/competitors are
advised that the use of Primus stoves, any heating or lighting
appliances of a like character, or any naked light, is strictly
prohibited in the pavilions.
6.
Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electrical
equipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensure that
such equipment is fitted with residual current protection and
that all electrical leads, tools and appliances have been
inspected by a licensed electrical contractor and currently
tagged. The use of double adaptors is prohibited and all
power boards must also be tested and tagged.
7.
All exhibitors/competitors will comply with the requirements of
the Act and its Regulations and Standards in every other
respect.
NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS
Entries for 2016 can be made either on the Application to Enter Form
enclosed with this schedule or online at www.ekka.au. Entries
submitted other than on the correct form or online will be returned to
the Exhibitor and, unless all requirements are complied with and the
forms returned to the office by 5.00pm on the Application to Enter
closing date, as shown in the schedule available at www.ekka.com.au
they will not be considered.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
You can be assured that the privacy of your personal information is of
the utmost importance to us. The information provided by you in any
application for membership or application to enter is used by the
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland
(RNA) to offer member services or to organise and conduct
competitions at the Royal Queensland Show. By applying for
membership or entering such competitions you consent to provide
such details as your name, address and exhibit details. Competition
information may be made available to the media and included in RNA
publications.
This is essential for the safety of all exhibitors/competitors and
the general public. The Act imposes very severe penalties in
the event of non-compliance with its provisions.
Any exhibitors/competitors who do not comply will not be
allowed to exhibit at the Royal Queensland Show.
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
Your information will not be disclosed without your consent for any
other purpose unless required by the law. You may request access to
your information and request that our records of that information be
corrected by contacting our Privacy Officer (07) 3253 3900 or by
writing to the RNA, Locked Bag 1010, ALBION QLD 4010.
132.
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
The RNA’s ABN is 41 417 513 726
(Copies of the Rules and By-Laws may be obtained upon
application to the Competitions Department.)
ENTRY FORMS
Functions of the Disciplinary Committee
Exhibitors must complete “STATEMENT BY EXHIBITOR” section
on the front page of the entry form advising their taxation status.
133.
PRIZE MONEY
Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST.
In the event of a tie, the prize money will be split between the two
winning entries.
GST will be added to the Prize Money for Exhibitors who are
registered for GST purposes.
The Association will provide a “Recipient Created Tax Invoice” to
Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes.
All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within six months from
the closing date of the Royal Queensland Show. Prizes not claimed
and prize cheques not presented by that date will be considered to
have lapsed, and the amount will become a donation to the
Association.
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
1.
If there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 - 153
and any other By-laws of the Association, By-laws 133 153 will prevail.
The Brisbane Showgrounds are a designated Workplace within
the meaning of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 and
exhibitors/competitors are required to ensure that they and all
persons under their direction or control, including their
contractors or sub-contractors, comply with all requirements of
the Act and the RNA holds each exhibitor responsible to
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The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall be to hear
and determine all complaints, allegations and other matters
relating to:
(a)
prohibited substances, as defined in these Bylaws or Sectional Regulations.
(b)
any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and
Regulations of the Association by an exhibitor
and relating to an exhibit or to a competition,
except if the alleged breach is of a kind that the
Chairman of a Sectional Committee considers is
of a less serious nature and should properly be
dealt with by the Sectional Committee, and any
other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and
Regulations of the Association that may be
referred to Disciplinary Committee pursuant to
By-Law 137 (a).
EDUCATION ON SHOW
SIZES
Painting: Maximum size A3 (297mm x 420mm)
Report/Picture: Maximum size A4 (210mm x 297mm),
single sided unless otherwise stated
Mural: 1000mm x 400mm
The Education on Show competition is devoted to
showcasing work by Queensland students. The
Education on Show schedule covers a wide range of
contemporary skills and activities. The competition
topics have been designed to encourage teachers to
use the competition in conjunction with the curriculum.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application for Entry
Submission of Class Entry Details
Delivery of Entries
Judging
Collection of Entries
This competition schedule provides an explanation
about Education on Show including how to enter the
competition. Schools are able to enter online, or send
their entry form via fax, mail or email.
2016 THEME
17 June 2016
15 July 2016
25 July 2016
26 July 2016
17 August 2016
PREP
QUEENSLAND WEATHER
The theme for the 2016 Education on Show
competition is ‘Queensland Weather’. Queensland
experiences a range of natural disasters and adverse
weather conditions including floods, cyclones, severe
hail storms and bushfires. Extreme weather conditions
can affect Queensland in many ways and have short
and long term effects on food production, water
quality, the environment and our safety. This
competition provides learning opportunities around
conservation, the protection of agriculture and
sustainability; along with many other curriculum based
topics.
Class 1
Rain Mural (Visual Arts)
Create a mural of a 'Rainy Day'
Group Entry: whole class or small group.
Medium: mixed media
Maximum size: 1000mm x 400 mm
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Class 2
What do you see in that cloud? (Visual
Arts)
Photograph a cloud and add features to
turn the cloud into your 'critter'.
Medium: photography and any mixed
media
Maximum size: A4
Specifications: one photograph per entry
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Class 3
Weather Diary (Visual Arts, Science)
Record seven (7) days of weather
observations in a pictorial
representation/diary.
Medium: drawing
Maximum size: A3
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
COMPETITION SCOPE
All entries must be created in the 2016 school calendar
year.
Schools are encouraged to enter in a variety of classes
and submit their student's best work to be judged at
Ekka.
WHO CAN ENTER
SECTIONAL WINNER - PREP
Voucher, Certificate
($100 Voucher sponsored by Born Country Kids)
The competition is open to Queensland students from
Prep to Year 9.
Class eligibility is determined by student's year level. All
entries must be made via the school.
GROUP ENTRIES
YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2
Group entries are only available within selected PREP
competition classes.
Class 4
6
Playground Plan (Geography)
Create a pictorial plan of a playground with
labels suitable for a hot, dry climate.
Medium: drawing
Maximum size: A3
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Class 5
Class 6
Class 7
Class 11 Life Cycles (Science)
Write a report on the life cycle of a plant or
animal.
Medium: typed or handwritten, may include
images or illustrations
Maximum size: A3
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
When it rains, I like to... (English)
Write a short narrative starting with "When it
rains, I like to..."
Medium: handwritten, include illustrations
Maximum size: A4
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
SECTIONAL WINNER - YEAR 3 TO YEAR 4
Voucher, Certificate
Before & After Drought (Visual Art)
Draw two illustrations of the
same landscape, before and after a drought.
Medium: drawing and/or painting
Maximum size: A3
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
YEAR 5 TO YEAR 6
Class 12 Weather Vane (Technology)
Create a 3D model of a working weather
vane.
Medium: mixed media
Maximum size: 50cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 50
cm (D)
Specifications: Weather vane must be free
standing.
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Umbrella Design (Technology)
Create a 2D design for an Umbrella.
Medium: mixed media/painting or hand
drawn
Maximum size: A4
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Class 13 Rain Fall Map (Geography, Science)
Draw a map of Queensland showing the
rainfall in (mm) over an area after a cyclone.
Medium: handwritten, map outline may be
traced.
Maximum size: A4
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
SECTIONAL WINNER - YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2
Voucher, Certificate
YEAR 3 TO YEAR 4
Class 8
Class 9
Onomatopoeic Poem (English)
Write a poem using onomatopoeia to
describe a hail storm.
Specifications: handwritten
Maximum size: A4
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Class 14 Survival in hot and dry extremes
(Science)
Create a labelled 3D model of an animal or
plant explaining how it survives in a hot dry
climate.
Medium: mixed media
Maximum Size: 30cm (H) x 30cm (W) x
30cm
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Flood Warning Poster (Visual Arts)
Create a poster to illustrate and include the
safety message, 'IF IT'S FLOODED,
FORGET IT".
Medium: drawing or digital
Maximum size: A4
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Class 15 Wind Powered Vehicle (Technology)
Create a wind powered vehicle.
Medium: mixed media
Maximum Size: 30cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 30
cm (D)
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Class 10 Weathering, Erosion & Deposition
(Science)
Create a poster explaining weathering,
erosion and deposition.
Medium: hand drawn or typed, images may
be included
Maximum size: A3
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Class 16 Farming Report (Geography)
Write a report on the environmental impact
of a natural disaster on an
agricultural industry.
Medium: typed or handwritten, images may
be included.
Maximum size: A4
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First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
SCHOOL POINTS
COMPETITION
SECTIONAL WINNER - YEAR 5 TO YEAR 6
Voucher, Certificate
Breakdown of prizes:
Champion School of Show
Four Sectional Winners
Individual Class Winners
YEAR 7 TO YEAR 9
CHAMPION SCHOOL OF SHOW
A prize will be awarded to the school gaining the
highest aggregate points across all classes for the
"School Points Competition".
Voucher, Certificate, Champion Rosette
Class 17 Interview Script (English)
Write a script for a radio interview with a
farmer experiencing the effects of the
drought.
Medium: Typed or handwritten
Maximum length: A4
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Schools are eligible for one major prize only.
To enter, school Principals or Coordinators are
required to certify on the School Entry Form the total
number of students currently enrolled in the school.
Class 18 Food Production (Geography, English,
ICT)
Create a PowerPoint presentation to show
the impacts that natural disasters have on
environment and how they can affect food
production.
Medium: PowerPoint Presentation (may
include images)
Specifications: Maximum of 10 presentation
slides. Presentations to be provided on a
USB or disc. Attach identification to USB or
disc including student names and school.
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Points will be awarded on the following basis:
School Enrolment
Up to 100 students
101 - 300 students
301 - 600 students
Over 600 students
1st Prize
6
5
4
3
2nd Prize
5
4
3
2
3rd Prize
4
3
2
1
(Includes total enrolments Prep to Year 12)
Prize monies will be deposited into the school's
nominated bank account by the end of October
2016. Disbursement of monies to students is the
responsibility of the school.
Class 19 Water Conservation Brochure (Science,
English)
Create a three (3) panel brochure that
informs an urban community about water
conservation and sustainable practices.
Medium: typed only, images may
be included.
Maximum size: A4, double sided
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
Prize money excludes GST. GST will be added for
schools who are registered for GST. The RNA will
provide a "Recipient Created Tax Invoice" for entrants
who are registered for GST.
Class 20 El Nino Effect (Science)
Present an illustrated description of the El
Nino effect.
Medium: drawing
Specifications: A4
First: $30, Certificate; Second: $20,
Certificate; Third: $10, Certificate
SECTIONAL WINNER - YEAR 7 TO YEAR 9
Voucher, Certificate
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