Year 9 Camp

In week 5, Year 9 Students travelled to Camp Somerset, along the Colo River and took part in a three day, two night camp. The experience was filled with both challenging and fun activities such as kayaking, canoeing, bushwalking, abseiling, river run, crate stack, obstacle course, low ropes, rock climbing and river run. Each activity encouraged students to step outside of their comfort zone, and that our Year 9 group did with enthusiasm and bravery. 

Students also navigated their way along the Colo River from activity to activity and cooked and prepared all meals. Highlights were the “My Campsite Rules” challenge where students selected a cuisine and key ingredients to cook dinner and “Farm to Fork” where students prepared their own rotisserie style chicken, roasted vegetables and fresh baked bread for dinner. 

The Year 9 Courage Cup was up for grabs. House points were awarded to students when they demonstrated Courage and aspects of our Marist Compass. The challenge to take home the cup was welcomed by all of Year 9 with joy and eagerness. Year 9 Courage Cup winners will be announced to the group during Community Time in Week 8. 

We are proud of our Marist students who challenged themselves, learnt new skills and built new meaningful relationships with others during this experience. 

Year 9 Camp Reflection

In week 5, students attended the Year 9 camp where we had the opportunity to participate in a range of challenging, yet extremely fun activities. Our group completed the low ropes course, obstacles, rock climbing, canoeing and two hikes with beautiful views. 

It was our first time sleeping in a tent, it was surprisingly cosy and also amusing to see everyone trying to figure out how to set up our tents each evening.  

We both agree that canoeing was definitely a highlight as it allowed the group to bond a lot, while trying to steadily navigate our way down the Colo River. Another highlight was also having the opportunity to watch the Matilda’s game as a grade. There was so much energy as we supported our Country through the World Cup. 

Our outstanding “take-homes” from camp were learning how to better persevere through challenges, as well as growing closer to the other students in our group, especially bonding as we debriefed by the campfire.

Jessica Turri and Demitra Hadjistavrou, Year 9 Students