Last week, our Year 8 students went to Youthworks Rathane.
They had a great day participating in different activities. Here is what some of our students had to say:
Friday last week we went on our long awaited day camp. Different groups took part in many different activities. I participated in Rock Climbing, Group Activities/Games and Stand Up Paddle-boarding. Particularly in Stand Up Paddle-boarding I was brought out of my comfort zone. I originally didn’t think I would want to participate, but did and ended up having a great time with my friends, as well as pushing Mr Williams into the freezing water. Overall, I had a great experience at our day camp as I had a great time with friends as well as going home feeling accomplished as I had a new experience from something I hadn't done before.
- Maddie S
Camp this year was honestly a great time. I wasn’t expecting much as it was only one day during winter, but it was surprisingly fun and exciting. Although I did love rock climbing, my favourite part of the day was definitely the standup paddleboarding. At first, I was sceptical of being on the freezing lake in winter, supported by a completely foreign object, but the thrill of the experience was by far worth the risk. Mr Williams being thrown into the water only made it better. Overall, the day ended up being memorable, and I am glad to have participated and made the most out of it.
- Jamie E
Last Friday, we finally got to have our day camp as a grade. Various groups participated in 3 activities. I took part in rock climbing, group activities and paddleboarding. My highlight of the day was paddleboarding. Although it was very cold and something we wouldn't normally do, we decided to be in the moment and jump in and swim in the water. Towards the end we decided to tip our Year Advisor (Mr Williams) into the water. Going to this day camp was a very enjoyable experience as we got to do things with our friends and peers we wouldn't normally do all together. It's a great bonding experience and I took home a new experience to share.
- Miranda T
