Year 7 Camp

Recently, the Year 7 cohort adventured out to Crossland Reserve on Dharug Country. When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the smiling faces of our Group Leaders from Southbound Adventures. During our time away at camp, we took part in several engaging activities, such as canoeing, the flying fox, hiking, enviro games, team time/building, Indigenous education and swimming in the pool. A fan favourite was definitely the flying fox. Even though the thought of zooming high across a valley below sounded extremely terrifying, everyone had a go and loved it!

Another popular activity was canoeing. In boats of three or four people we played a super fun game called “Fruit Salad” in our day groups. In “Fruit Salad” all of the boats rafted together, and each person was given a fruit that matched with someone else’s in a separate boat and when our instructor called “Fruit Salad!” everyone had to get out of the canoes and run across them swapping spots with the different fruits. For our first night activity, we played three rounds of “Sing Out”, watching Christian take out the win for the best singing and dance moves!

After weeks of preparation, on the second night, we finally got to have our talent show. The night was full of amazing performances and a special shoutout goes to 7OP for a great dance that corresponded to the Year 7 motto “Oh, the Place’s You’ll go… when you Belong, be Brave and Become.” Congratulations to 7Cr for the best contribution from all their dancers and then finally to 7Do for winning overall!

Although we had some rain on the final day, we persevered and still had the best time and made so many lasting memories. A special thanks to all of the teachers and Southbound staff that helped make this camp so special.

Overall, Year 7 camp was an unforgettable experience where we created so many new friendships and stepped out of our comfort zones. It was such an incredible way to start the year, creating special bonds and memories that we will treasure forever.

Lulu Holt and Eliza Wilcsek
Year 7