HICE G&T Camp

From Monday, 1 September, to Friday, 5 September 2025, we were lucky enough to attend the HICES Gifted and Talented Camp at AGH Camps in Douglas Park, along with Drake, Sammy, Amelia, Hannah, and Ruby. Altogether, there were 115 students from 16 schools across NSW and the ACT. It was amazing to meet so many other children who enjoyed learning as much as we do.

The camp gave us a chance to try all kinds of classes – both creative and academic. One of the best parts was being able to choose the courses we attended, such as Stop Motion, Minecraft Coding, Stock Market Simulation, Write and Compose a Song, and The Science of Stuff. Miss Noonan, who organised the camp, also ran the Realism in Portraiture class, which many people enjoyed – especially Amelia, who said, “It was an enriching and enjoyable experience, and I absolutely loved it.” We also had outdoor challenges, fun evening activities, and a cultural session with Indigenous leader Adrian. His “Web of Connection” activity made us think deeply about empathy and how we are all connected. That session really stood out for both of us.

We are grateful to Ms Noonan for organising the camp, as well as to Mr Smith and Mrs Rasheed for supporting us during the week, and to Ms Shvetsoff for coming to visit. The camp was such an unforgettable experience. We came back feeling proud of how our Oxley group approached everything with enthusiasm and creativity, and we will always remember the friendships, challenges, and opportunities we had there.

Annabel H & Albert H, Year 6