Sunflowers and seeds will adorn 宅男导航 Gatton on Tuesday when local school students vie for the 2011 title of heaviest sunflower.
More than 230 high school students will present their blooming sunflowers at the weigh-in in an attempt to break previous records and tip the scales at the University鈥檚 annual sunflower competition.
Supported by Pacific Seeds, Australian Sunflower Association, Grains Research Foundation (GRF) and Agforce, the event provides an educational and exciting opportunity for students to experience agricultural science first-hand.
Where: Building 8206, Multi-Purpose Hall, Gatton Campus
When: Winners announced at 11:45am, 24 May 2011
Photo Opportunity: The winning school and/or plus your local school alongside vibrant yellow sunflowers!
Participating schools:
鈥� Oakey State High School
鈥� Pittsworth State High School
鈥� Ferny Grove State High School
鈥� Dakabin State High School
鈥� Lockyer District High School
鈥� Nambour State High School
鈥� Canterbury College
鈥� Downlands College
鈥� Goondiwindi State High School (winner, 2010).
(Media enquiries: Erin Pearl 0409 265 587, Karli Kollegger 0488 780 229.)
