Report on Yr 7 camp 

Year 7 Camp at Phillip Island

was super fun! When we left on Monday, 7A-E were really excited as we lined up to get on the bus. The bus was PACKED with our luggage but we JUST managed to get it in there. The excitement in the bus died down, eventually, but we couldn't wait to get to camp. We stopped at San Remo for some lunch and pelican-sighting, then we got back on the bus energised and ready to start camp. We checked out our cabins and then went to the first activity. Some of the best activities were: raft-making, the giant Swing, flying fox and the team rescue challenges. Group 3's first activity was the giant swing and they all loved it! Most of them went right to the very top. When Mr O'Shaughnessy went on, he made the best (and funniest) noise, ever. He let out a giant scream when he had to pull the rope to be released. Group 6's first activity was raft-making, they split into to two teams. They built a raft each, then had a race to see whose raft could stay afloat. Team 1 (Yuvani’s team) won by a landslide (pun intended), their raft stayed together the entire time.

After an early dinner (4:30) we got on the buses to go see the Little Penguins (that's their actual name, by the way). We weren't allowed to take photos, but we understood it could harm them. We learnt a bit about the little penguins and watched as they made their way back to their homes. On the way back to the buses we got up really close to the penguins and they were ADORABLE!

Back at camp, we a cup of hot chocolate and went to bed.

Day 2 was a lot of fun, the clear favourite activity was team rescue, as it combined, strength, teamwork, and skill. Here's the scenario: Our group had been in a plane crash. We had only some wooden planks and rope to get through the crocodile infested swamp with this life-sized dummy we called Eddie, across on a stretcher. Group 3 (of course, because they're the best group) won the Team Rescue with just 141 points! It was lots of fun. That night, we had a nice walk to the beach and a fun trivia that had the BEST PRIZE (CHOCOLATE!!!)

It was sad to leave, but we knew we couldn't stay forever. On the way back home, lots of people fell asleep; the teachers seemed pleased! When we got off, it was nice to see our friends and families again. It was a really great camp and we had lots of fun!!!!!

By Tahlia and Yuvani – 7A