Y11 Biology students investigated the range of ecosystems down Busselton. They explored the underwater observatory and was amazed by the marine life, the beaches and their unique vegetation to sustain life in harsh environments, nocturnal organisms by spotlight and the awesome Ngilgi cave.
What an amazing world we live in!
Nicola Ross
Teacher Science
The Year 8s are soaking up the sun, sea and sand at Rottnest Island as part of their camp.
The Year 11’s returned to school today after a three day camp at Fairbridge.
The adventure activities help to build self-confidence and showed them how to be part of a team. The natural environment gave the students the opportunity to escape the pressures of urban life.
Welcome back Year 11’s!
The Year 12’s left for their retreat yesterday.
Year 12 retreats are often reported as being one of the most memorable and meaningful experiences of a student’s school life. The activities are designed to help prepare these 17 and 18 year-old students to confidently take the final steps to move from childhood to adulthood and being a responsible, well-adjusted member of society.
Year 12 retreats are particularly special because they are often one of the last times students will relax and renew together as a year group. They are facing the prospect of life beyond school, beyond teachers and beyond the school support network that has nurtured them for up to 13 years. These retreats can be very emotional and often give students the opportunity to openly share their feelings, hopes, memories and uncertainties.
“WHAT IS A SCHOOL RETREAT?
A retreat is . . .
We hope they have a wonderful time and an experience to remember!
The Year 7’s enjoyed their yearly camp and were blessed with perfect weather conditions.
Students and staff spent a glorious three days at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp. This place is a sanctuary in the suburbs, a place where the students could participate in unique and exciting outdoor activities.
What a wonderful experience.
“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.” – Corinthians 2:14
The weather has been on its best behaviour for a massive Year 8 Camp! Students are currently soaking up the sun at Rottnest with an itinerary jam-packed full of surf lifesaving, a visit to the aqua fun park and a cruise on the Rottnest Sub Sea Explorer.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Thessalonians 5:11
Last week Year 9 went on an adventure camp to Nanga near Dwellingup.
The camps are places where staff and students can step out of their usual environment and try some new learning activities.
Last week Year 11 students and staff spent three days at Fairbridge.
Fairbridge uses a holistic approach to working with young people. Services provided range from mentoring, leadership development, life skills, and adventure camps.
The school camps are places where staff and students can step out of their usual environment and try some new learning activities.
Ern Halliday is a sanctuary in the suburbs.
It is a special place where Western Australians of all ages can participate in unique and exciting outdoor recreation activities within the Perth metropolitan area.
This exciting camping complex is located on the beach in the northern suburb of Hillarys. The complex has three large dormitory camps, a picnic and tent campsite and one of the largest range of adventure programs in WA.
Set in 28 hectares of natural bush, this camp really is your sanctuary in the suburbs.
Pictured below are some of the activities that students participated in.
“There is something very special about being away from your parents, sleeping under the stars, doing a vertical challenge and kayaking.”
The recent visit to Rottnest Island by the Year 8 cohort was an overwhelming success.
Some outstanding outdoor activities took place on this camp.
The conditions were near perfect.
“It’s been a dream of mine to run my own camp. I went to one as a kid, and got lots of confidence.” – Idina Menzel