YEAR 10 CAMP
Year 10 Camp Report
Last Monday Year 10 attended our Camp at The Tops Retreat and Conference Centre at Stanwell Tops in the beautiful Illawarra. With bright sunshine and a sense of optimism, the students engaged in a variety of activities with vigour and maturity. The physical activities, including orienteering, abseiling, archery, high ropes and the infamous Giant Swing were well balanced with reflective and spiritual activities where students focussed on their inner self and life goals and ambitions. The staff in attendance as well as the instructors were glowing in their praise of the students and their involvement and maturity in all activities. The resolve and willingness of students to undertake risks was amazing. Overall, the experiences were invaluable, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive from our Year 10 cohort. Below are some quotes that students scribed in a reflective piece we completed upon our return from camp:
“I liked the cabins and having fun. I wish it was maybe a day or two longer”
“I enjoyed camp a lot more than I originally thought I would. I felt that everyone was more confident in themselves with what they were doing”
“It was very cold but talking with new people and the food was good”
“My small group, The Gang members, were the highlight of my time. It was the best and most fun group”
“I really enjoyed the hot chocolate and the friendly instructors”
“I had a chance to try out new activities that made me get out of my comfort zone”
“The camp was a very enjoyable event. I was able to bond and hangout with mates as well as talk to teachers about anything other than schoolwork”
Overall, we thank all students for their open-mindedness and ability to adapt to new situations and challenges. It has brought our cohort closer together and has built a sense of identity of who we are and the immense values and attributes that all our students bring to John Therry. Thanks for the experiences.
Mr Golebiewski