SLC Camp
This year’s SLC Camp came and went in the blink of an eye - and thus, the SLC students are again thrown into another year of leadership, inspiration, and positive change. The structure of the camp was as follows: seven teams - each representing a different colour, each sporting a different Year 12 leader, consisting of students from a range of year levels (often complete strangers to one another prior to camp) - come together in a variety of activities, discussions, and games, to eventually leave the camp as new-found friends.
Day 1 began with all the classic ice-breaker games - Zap, Ninja, you know the drill. Then an orientation course to really kick-start the team-building, before launching into some incredible leadership workshops. Recent Frankston High School graduates Danai Harawa and Lizette Gerryts paid us a much-anticipated, much-appreciated visit, teaching us the core principles of leadership, and inspiring us with their words of wisdom.
Casual Dress Day charities were nominated and then voted upon - make sure you participate in Term 1’s upcoming casual dress day, supporting kids with cancer through the charity of Challenge. We then split into our focus groups - with topics along the likes of: Student Voice, Casual Dress Days, Teach the Teacher, Year 7 Induction process, SLC cafe, wellbeing, communications/PR, amongst others.
The night ended with a truly fantastic 80s-themed disco! Neon colours, headbands, and even mullets featured on the night, and we all danced along to a phenomenal playlist.
Day 2 was jam-packed with activity. A morning walk for those motivated enough to face the early hours, and then a brief introduction from us - your SLC class of 2018, the Year 12s. Mindfulness with Kirsten, and some outside games, were the other activities that occupied our morning. The outdoor laser strike is always a highlight, and this year was no different; the students let their competitive sides run rampant. We were enlightened by Project Rockit and Frankston High School’s very own ‘Stomping Out Stereotypes’ group, both providing us with relatable and intriguing commentaries on leadership and perspective in everyday life.
The night saw the infamous Skit Night take place - a battle between the colour groups and even the teachers for comedy supremacy. Then, once our bouts of uncontrollable laughter had subsided, the Amazing Race began! Visiting countries like Brazil, Egypt, and Japan, the teams raced around completing tough challenges before returning to ‘Australia’ at the conclusion of the race.
The arrival of Day 3 brought pack-ups and sad faces. Lulled into a state of complete relaxation by Mr John Russell’s relaxation activity, people ate their hot-dog lunch in a bit of a daze, mentally unprepared for the camp to come to an end. We reflected with our groups and gave many speeches of thanks, before collecting our Warm & Fuzzies (lovely messages written to us by other students and teachers over the camp) and reading them on the bittersweet bus ride home.
Our endless appreciation goes out to Phillip Island Adventure Resort, for their unfailing hospitality and kindness towards our occasionally rowdy group. And, of course, to the teachers who gave up their time to assist us on camp, and provide us with entertainment and encouragement across its entirety - thank you to Ms Burgess, Ms Long, Mr Christie, Mr Russell, Mr Burt and Mr Fischmann.
And, of course, our utmost gratitude to Mrs Bahramis, for her continual effort and organisation of the SLC and this amazing camp. We would be without this incredible opportunity were it not for you, and I am sure I am not alone in saying that it is certainly one of the highlights of the school calendar.
Stella Cowan (Year 12)
School Captain
This year’s SLC camp was amazing! We were put into colour groups with Year 12 students as the leaders of our groups. Personally, I was in yellow group; I enjoyed this so much and met a whole group of new and wonderful people that I would never have called friends before this camp. There were heaps of fun games including assassins and laser tag (outside). For those that don’t know, assassins is a game where we get given a name of another person at the camp and we then must assassinate them by being in the same room as them with no one else to be seen. Another reason why this camp was so great is that we really get to find out who you really are as a leader and realise what the importance of being a leader really is. Two notable nights that were very fun were the 80s disco night on the first day, and skit night on the second day. I would definitely recommend joining SLC and going on the camp, as it is a brilliant experience for everyone.
Seb Cowan
Year 9 SLC Member
The 2018 SLC camp was a fun-packed, inspiring, eye-opening and emotional three days.
From hour one, we were thrown head first into a whirlwind of activity. Sorted into colour groups, everyone was encouraged to dive into team spirit, and colours were adorned proudly in every way possible (tutus, tights, shirts, skirts, leg warmers, wristbands, headbands, flower crowns, face paint…). That energy and enthusiasm set the tone for the entire camp.
We listened to workshops and presentations from SLC students, teachers, and special guests alike. The talks were eye-opening and empowering, and absolutely one of the highlights of the camp. Skit night was a hilarious group favourite, the 80s disco a fun-filled evening we’ll never forget, and paintball a ridiculously fun and competitive afternoon.
In between these amazing activities, we were working on programs for the entire school – from casual dress days to school surveys, communication to iSupport, the senior café to exchange student relations. SLC Camp provided an opportunity for everyone to have their voices heard in a supportive and relaxed environment.
The SLC camp is something we all look forward to every year, and this time around it was unforgettable. I know I speak for everyone when I say that after returning back to Frankston High School, SLC felt like a family, and we were all twice as motivated to throw ourselves into the new year.
Abby Strangward
Year 10 SLC Member