During Week 9 of Term 1, Year 8 attended Teen Ranch Camp, Cobbitty. Despite the wet weather, the students were fantastic and participated with enthusiasm. The activities included the giant swing, crate-climb, the slide, high ropes, archery and pool activities. We are very proud of all students who attended. They faced their fears, made new friends, and made memories that will last. 

Thank you to the Year 8 Pastoral Care Teachers, Miss Angelopoulos (Assistant Coordinator) and Mrs Borg (Support Teacher) for their hard work and dedication in supporting the students.

Below are student reflections:

Christine Brazier:

I think camp was a great experience. To be honest, I was not expecting to have as much fun as I did. I made a lot more friends and those who we already were friends with we became closer. The highlight was definitely the slip and slide into the mud. I still have a scar from it but it was worth it. I actually enjoyed the food unlike most people. Overall I am glad I decided to make the most of camp because the memories will stay forever.

Rachael Maatouk:

I loved camp. It was everything I thought it would be, my favourite part about it was the games at night when we all got together and showed our competitive sides. A highlight of mine was the pool and slide getting covered in mud and rolling down the hill doing a race. I got to know so many people that I have never met in my day group and during dinner.

James Sinfield:

I really enjoyed the year 8 camp. Unfortunately, it rained for pretty much the whole time but we got on with it. My favourite activity was the slip and slide and I also enjoyed having fun with my mates in my cabin. I also had the opportunity to make some more mates in our day groups

Mackenzie Harley:

The camp was really fun because I got to make new friends/friendships. Even though the weather wasn't the greatest, I still got to do the majority of the activities. I faced my fear of highs on the crate climbing. I got to know/get closer to a heap of people including new people in my cabin.

Charlotte Cornett:

My experience on camp was very enjoyable. I had a lot of fun with the experience and did so many things that I didn't think that I would ever do in my life. Though we didn't have a chance to go horse riding, canoeing or on the night hike the activities that replaced the ones we missed were quite enjoyable and the games we played as a camp group brought us all together in the end. My highlight of the camp was getting to the top in crate climb 2 times, even though someone in my group told me that I couldn't do it. I overcame some of my fears, especially when I went on the giant swing with my fear of heights. I met a few new people and learnt more about those I was friends with. In conclusion, it was such an enjoyable experience being able to share new things with peers, friends and teachers and if I had the chance, I would do it again (but maybe not the mud slide).

Euan Pullen:

I highly enjoyed camp as it allowed me to bond with my friends and make closer relationships with them. I enjoyed doing the giant swing as it gave me an adrenaline rush and I also enjoyed doing the mud slide because it was fun getting all dirty and muddy.

Mr Tim Manns

Year 8 Coordinator