Year 5’s Trip To Bathurst

The Year 5 camp to Bathurst is an enjoyable experience that you will reflect on and cherish for many years to come. The entire camp is of the utmost fun, but in this passage, I’ll just go over the highlights.

On the second day of camp, we went gold panning in pools. The shiny contents were sand, gold and assorted minerals. Everyone received a pan and a special little bottle for your findings. All the students in my grade found at least one fleck of gold or a mineral to put in their vial. Don’t worry if you’ve never panned before, your awesome guide, Anthony, will show you the technique.

Anthony was encouraging and extremely knowledgeable. His insight into history is unparalleled and unrivalled. He’s also an accomplished blacksmith. Watching him at work was a truly amazing experience and it was so interesting to see all the meticulous care that goes into sculpting a piece of metal. He’s recognisable by the silver beard that flows down his chest. Finding objects in the sand was very fun and they look amazing. The purple amethysts reflect the light beautifully and the quartz look like priceless diamonds!

Another great thing we did was laser tag. It was located in an unassuming warehouse. However, upon entry you’re transported into a haven of free video games and children wearing camouflage hats, military vests and smiles displayed on their joyful faces. The cohort was split into four teams, with each accompanying teacher assigned a team. Two teams enter the labyrinth at a time. One team’s red and the other is blue. The grand arena was filled with tall black walls, tents and a broken-down jeep. Outside was a grassy area with collapsing structures and barrels to hide behind.

In conclusion, camp’s highlights were gold panning and laser tag. Just like every other part of the experience, these activities were extremely fun and a memory we’ll have forever. Year 5 camp was a thrilling adventure that leaves you with enthusiasm for the rest of the year!

Evan C, Year 5