In Week 7, Year 3 and 4 went off to Crusader’s Camp at Lake Macquarie.

There was a lot of excitement and nerves for some of the boys who had never been away from home without their parents, but as soon as we arrived these feelings became distant memories as we immediately began the fun and challenges. Some of the things we did on camp included: rock climbing, canoeing, log roll, fishing, sailing, archery and a relaxing lake walk. The boys were given opportunities to further develop their skills of the Learner Profile. They were risk takers, inquirers, thinkers, open-minded and caring throughout all of the tasks they participated in. I observed many boys demonstrate a growth mindset in the way in which they approached activities they were unsure of, had never done before or not so confident at completing. At night time the boys slept in cabins with their friends and rested well in order for the next big day of adventures that awaited them.

When reflecting on their experiences of camp, one of the boys quoted “I had fun doing the canoeing because I almost went out into the middle of the lake! I also liked the log roll because it was really wobbly and it was hard to make the other person fall off when you could hardly stand by yourself”.

Angela Tonkin – Year 3 Teacher