The Year 9 students recently attended an exciting and action-packed camp at The Summit, where they challenged themselves, stepped outside their comfort zones and created unforgettable memories with their peers and teachers.
Throughout the camp, students enthusiastically engaged in a range of thrilling activities including the Giant Swing, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Leap of Faith and a Bridge Climb. These activities encouraged students to demonstrate courage, resilience, teamwork and determination, while also having an incredible amount of fun.
Students also participated in a powerful night-time activity called Board Breaking. During this session, students reflected on a personal weakness, limitation or obstacle that may have been standing in the way of their goals or happiness. They wrote these thoughts onto a wooden board before later breaking the board with their bare hands as a symbolic act of overcoming and destroying those limitations. It was a memorable and empowering experience that encouraged self-reflection, courage and personal growth.
However, the highlight — and by far the most demanding challenge — was the two-hour Monster Course which occurred on the second day of the camp. Students, alongside teachers, toughed it out through muddy waters, carried heavy tyres and tackled obstacles that resembled an army-style training course. The challenge tested both physical strength and mental endurance as teams pushed themselves to beat the clock and compete for the championship fastest time. Many students commented that they never imagined they would encounter such an intense course in their lives, yet they persevered with determination, teamwork and plenty of laughter along the way. After an exhausting but rewarding day, students were treated to a well-deserved dress-up disco which concluded the second and final evening with music, dancing and plenty of fun.
Most importantly, camp provided students with the opportunity to form new friendships, strengthen existing bonds and create memories that will stay with them for years to come. A sincere thank you must go to all staff who attended camp for their support, enthusiasm and care throughout the experience. Thank you to Sr Rita, Miss Athaide, Ms Hoare, Mr Chamoun, Miss Khattar, Mr Thompson and Ms Farah. We would also like to congratulate the Year 9 students on their amazing behaviour, positive attitude and willingness to embrace every challenge presented to them.
- Ms Diane Farah