Year 7 Journey Begins at Camp

There was much excitement as Year 7 students shouldered their packs and set out for their first High School camp.

On Wednesday, after only a week of High School, Year 7 set off on their first outdoor education camp.

A smiling Year 7 boy in a black cap and orange life jacket stands by blue kayaks on a river, with several other children in life jackets preparing to kayak in the background, ready for their camp journey surrounded by trees.

Year 7 camp is not only a chance for students to be challenged outdoors through partaking in activities including canoeing and bush skills.

The hands-on, group experiences help forge new friendships as the students get to know new classmates and transition together from Primary into High School.

Four smiling girls stand close together outdoors, appearing happy and relaxed. Three wear harnesses and patterned shirts, suggesting a Year 7 camp adventure. The background is blurred with trees and a canopy visible.

“Year 7 has been a wonderful group to share camp with this week and these bonds will be held together for many years. The staff and I have been very impressed, as have the Southbound team,” noted Head of Year 7 Jodie Blacker.

“They return full of stories and are excited about their adventures. Hopefully, they are also well worn out and sleepy.”

Two people wearing life jackets smile whilst sitting in a blue canoe on a river, enjoying their Year 7 camp journey. The woman in front wears an orange cap and sunglasses; the boy behind her holds a paddle. Other canoeists are visible in the background.