{"id":47943,"date":"2026-11-06T13:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T02:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=47943"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:14:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T02:14:54","slug":"year-3-camp-conquering-challenges-and-building-independence","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/year-3-camp-conquering-challenges-and-building-independence\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 3 Camp: Conquering Challenges and Building Independence!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Our Year 3 students returned from camp at Stanwell Tops last Friday, and we could not be prouder of the courage, resilience, and teamwork they displayed while at the camp.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>From the moment we arrived, the students were challenged to step outside their comfort zones. Whether it was conquering fears on the thrilling 18-metre Giant Swing, scaling new heights on the climbing tower, or navigating the rugged terrain during our bush walks, every single student pushed their boundaries and rose to the occasion.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Behind the scenes, some of the biggest victories happened right inside the cabins. The students faced the challenge of sleeping away from home with a room full of excited friends, learned how to tell the teachers&#8217; footsteps as they approached their cabin door, and began the long road to mastering the stuffing of sleeping bags back into their sacks.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>The Year 3 students navigated this experience with kindness and positivity. Their genuine care for one another turned every challenge into a shared victory, proving that our Year 3 girls are not just brave adventurers, but a beautiful community.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>A huge thank you to our wonderful staff who made it all possible. Welcome home, campers!<\/div>\n<div>\n<a href=\"mailto:sedwards@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em><strong>\u2013 Samantha Edwards<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nYear Coordinator<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><em>Click on image gallery for full size images.<\/em><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-47943 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/11\/20261029_125955.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/11\/20261029_125955-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/11\/20261030_120021.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/11\/20261030_120021-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261030-WA0004.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261030-WA0004-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Year 3 students returned from camp at Stanwell Tops last Friday, and we could not be prouder of the courage, resilience, and teamwork they displayed while at the camp. \u00a0 From the moment we arrived, the students were challenged to step outside their comfort zones. 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