Achieving Our Personal Best
We are so proud of our students for the way they embraced every opportunity at Golden Valley Adventure Camp, a place where the motto “Inspire Your Students to Live Big!” truly came to life!
It was a joy to watch our students rise to the challenge and achieve their personal bests throughout the camp experience. Whether it was the thrill of the giant swing, the nerves of standing at the top of the leap of faith, or simply the courage it takes to be away from home, every student was challenged in a unique way, and every student grew because of it.
Personal bests are not about being the fastest, the highest, or the loudest, they are about showing bravery, determination, and giving something your all. For some, that meant trying something completely new. For others, it meant encouraging a friend, stepping outside their comfort zone, or staying positive in unfamiliar surroundings.
Throughout the camp, students faced their fears, supported one another, and discovered just how much they are capable of. It was a wonderful experience filled with laughter, teamwork, resilience, and so many moments of pride. We feel incredibly lucky that our students had the chance to take part in this unforgettable adventure, and we know they’ve come back inspired, stronger, and ready to keep living big!
But achieving a personal best doesn’t stop when camp ends, it’s something students can continue to strive for every day, in all areas of life. And parents, you play a key role in helping your child build this mindset at home.
Here are a few ways you can support your child to keep achieving their personal best:
Celebrate effort, not just outcomes: Praise your child for giving something their all, regardless of the result.
Encourage goal setting: Help them set small, meaningful goals and recognise the progress they make.
Foster independence: Give your child opportunities to take on responsibilities and make decisions.
Support positive risk-taking: Be a cheerleader when they try new things, even if they feel unsure or nervous.
Model resilience: Share your own experiences of overcoming challenges and bouncing back from setbacks.
Reflect together: Talk about the day and ask what they’re proud of, or what they did that felt like their personal best.
By continuing to nurture these habits at home, we can help our students build confidence, resilience, and a belief in themselves that will carry them through all kinds of challenges. Let’s keep encouraging them to aim high, dig deep, and live big, every single day!
Connected, supported, thriving.
Rachel Gathercole
Assistant Principal – Wellbeing and Inclusion