But the real test will come when the 29 students take the steers to the Royal Adelaide Show in September.

The steers – two red poll and one each of murray grey, poll hereford, black angus and braford – are 14 to 18 months old and were sourced locally.

Students have even dedicated lunch times to working with the steers, which have come a long way from kicking and stepping on people, to now being led obediently.

They must make sure the steers hold their heads up, they are standing square and they lead properly.

The steers’ appearance is also important, with students washing, clipping and brushing them.

Student Chelsea Proctor said each week the steers were weighed.

“We have to record their weight and make sure they will put on enough and estimate how much they will put on by the time we take them to the show.”

The steers are fed lupins, barley and oats, with lime concentrate and a supplement to stop scarring added.

This is put through the school’s new feed mixer, a machine designed and manufactured by Edillilie Engineers.

The school was able to buy this through a Federal Government grant, which also helped pay for the new agriculture shed and a combine.

Each steer is fed a different amount according to their size and how much weight they need to put on.

Jorja Greenland has enjoyed working with the cattle and the experiences that have come with it.

“You form a good bond with them, between person and cow,” she said.

On Friday, August 22 a dress rehearsal for the show will be held.