Year 5 Camp
After Easter, Year 5 went on their Far South Camp. The theme of the camp was “Let your Light Shine.” We explored how we could let our inner selves shine and used the time to get to know each other in a different environment.
On the first day, we celebrated Sophia’s birthday at Shipwright’s Point. We enjoyed biscuits and cupcakes. At Hastings Caves, we searched through the caves and learned about their history. Did you know waterfalls used to flow through the caves?
We also enjoyed a swim in the thermal pool. That night, after we had unpacked and had dinner, we enjoyed sitting around a campfire where we cooked marshmallows and looked at the stars.
On the second day, we went on our hike to Duke Hole Lake. The walk to the lake was amazing because around every corner there was something new to look at and wonder about. We looked closely at the trees and the fungi. The long walk was worth it because the lake really looked like a mirror. Leeches bit some students and a wasp stung another student. However it was ok, these students were resilient!
When we got to Roaring Beach we were feeling excited. People started digging holes and trying to reach water.
Sandcastles were constructed and many people went into the water, though not that deep. Jumping over waves was so much fun. Some people walked to the rocks, made cairns and made up imaginary kingdoms.
We also examined the big tree with the hole on the cliff. Inside it, it was all black like coal.
A highlight was our Red Faces competition. Students were nervous about performing in front of others, but everyone participated and had fun. On the last day, we had some free time activities and attended our liturgy. The liturgy was very special. We had to think about how we were going to continue to shine as people and we had our own little flame to light up.
We returned full of happiness and pride knowing that not only had we achieved a special milestone, but we had thoroughly enjoyed our time away with our friends!
You can see photos from the camp on our gallery: Year 5 Camp.
Year 5 teachers and students
A Catholic School in the Salesian Tradition
