Year 6 Camp Q & A Newsletter:

Our recent Grade 6 camp was a tremendous success, and we couldn't be prouder of our students. Throughout the week, they demonstrated exemplary behaviour and conducted themselves with respect and maturity in the wider community. Their enthusiasm and positive attitudes were evident in every activity, making the camp a memorable and enriching experience for all.

As teachers, we were deeply impressed by their teamwork, resilience, and willingness to embrace new challenges. It was a joy to see them grow and support one another, and we are incredibly proud to know and teach such an outstanding group of young individuals. Congratulations to all our Grade 6 students for making this camp an unforgettable adventure!

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire school community for their unwavering support. Your efforts in organizing and conducting fundraisers were instrumental in making this trip possible. Your generosity and dedication have provided our students with invaluable experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for being such an integral part of our school family.

Here are some highlights from our Grade 6 students about their time on camp:

What was your favourite activity at camp and why?

Parliament House because I liked the history of parliament – Toi

Hollybank Treetops because I felt like a birdy on the zip lines - Maci

Hollybank Treetops Adventure because it was fun on the horse on the red course – Oliver

Bowling because I won both games and it was really fun - Stephanie

What was one challenge you faced, and how did you overcome it?

I am really claustrophobic so the tunnels at RockIt! was challenging. I overcame it because my friends were with me – Kia

I faced my huge fear of heights by going to Treetops and attempting to go through it – Jack

Standing up and speaking at Parliament House in front of everyone. I overcome it by pushing myself out of my comfort zone - Heath

My challenge was packing up my suitcase – Bronte

What is one new skill or lesson you learned at camp?

At Parliament House I learnt lots of new things like the King can only walk on the red carpeted areas – Ellie

At Woody’s Skate and Play I learnt how to roller blade – Rainah

How to write with an ink pen (quill) - Hunter

Describe a time when you worked well as part of a team?

When Ellie and Lucy and I did the treetops course together – Gracie

What is one thing you appreciated about your friends or classmates during camp?

I appreciated that the people in my cabin didn’t snore – Sophie

That my bedroom at Hagley was quiet – Liam

Did you make any new friends or strengthen existing friendships? How?

I made friends with Layla and Sophie during eating at Hagley Farm – Mia

Dami and I worked together to make it through some tunnels at RockIt! - Poppy

What was the funniest or most memorable moment from camp?

When Angel and I randomly started singing on the bus when it was really dark – Ella

If you could relive one moment from camp, what would it be and why?

I would relive Hollybank Treetops because I was scared at first but now I did it, I think I could have done the harder ones – Layla

Did you try something new or step out of your comfort zone? What was it?

I shared a room with 9 people – Lucy

I tried RockIt! And climbed all the way to the top, even though it was high – Kaylee

I tried talking in front of everyone at Parliament House. I also tried everything at Treetops and rock climbing – Angel

How has this camp experience changed you or helped you grow?

Camp has helped me grow by doing new things and face some of my fears – Drew

It helped me face my fear of being away from home – Dami

It helped me to become more independent – Jobe

If you could change or add one thing to camp, what would it be?

What advice would you give to next year’s Year 6 students going on camp?

Try everything because you might not get to do it very much – Bella