leading the way
SRC
Leadership Camp
Members of the SRC Executive attended a 2-day camp in Trafalgar East. The students participated in a range of activities including a Monster Circuit - which saw them scale vertical walls, squeeze through tyres, swing over a pit, walk a beam over a muddy lake and belly crawl through mud. Other activities included walking across a 60 metre high skybridge above a lake, climbing 21 metres to a summit window to abseil down a sheer wall and working as a team in laser skirmish.
These activities are designed to present students with a range of physical challenges, mental puzzles, tests of skill and endurance and the opportunity to face tasks that they may not have thought themselves capable.
The aim is to provide opportunities for each student to gain a sense of personal achievement and a sense of belonging to the team in order that they can work cohesively and strategically to achieve set goals.
Caroline Hart
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
The 2018 SRC Executive embraced this leadership program and put every effort into getting the most out of the experience. Not only did they acquire new skills, they also demonstrated tremendous support for each other. All the captains were quick to appreciate that each individual brings a unique set of skills and experience to the team - resulting in a spirit of respect and cooperation.
Isabel Weaver
BSC School Captain 2018
Year 12
At the beginning of the school year, the Student Executive piled into two minibuses and made our way to Summit Camp.
The following two days - full of fun activities - challenged us both mentally and physically!
The Monster Circuit was my favourite activity by far - we all had to work hard to accomplish difficult tasks as a team.
I was surprised and happy to see how quickly we all were able to get along and work together at camp. I think we can look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Antonio Cowell
BSC School Captain 2018
Year 12
The student leadership camp was a great experience. Having the opportunity to work together with other captains - forming new bonds and friendships - will help us to become a cohesive team.
The activities at the camp were great as they showed us how we will react to challenges through the year as well as the value of supporting and encouraging each other.
Damian Christakis
Language Captain
This camp was fantastic - it has helped me become a more confident person. I learned fantastic ledersip and team skills that will be helpful throughout this year, but also useful throughout life after BSC.
Diya Ahuja
Peer Support Captain
All the activities were really fun. We all got out of our comfort zone and pushed ourselves. A lot of the activities were pretty hard, but teamwork and unity are what helped all of us through.
Adam Cooper
Science Captain
The camp was a brilliant team building experience that brought the whole student leadership team closer together.
Isabella Harding
Public Speaking & Debating Captain
Year 10
At camp, the various captains were introduced to one another. I liked getting to know them all and discussing our objectives for this year.
Eric Seychell
SRC Chairperson
Year 11
The camp was really fun and was a great opportunity to bond with the other captains. We discussed our plans for this year and I am very excited for the changes we are hoping to make.
Salvatore Rosagrata
VCAL & VET Captain
The Summit was an experience that I can’t find words to explain. The snowy river challenge was difficult, but that challenge was what made it exciting. It brought out whom I really am.
Elaine Luo
International Student Captain
Year 12
I’ve learned that a team works better if they’re helping each other. The best time was the lake after the Monster Course.
Timothy F
House Captain - Lan Se
Year 10
The camp was a lot of fun; I met new friends and became closer to the student leadership group. The monster course challenged us all as a team but we all managed to complete it covered head to toe in mud.
Jesse Doherty
House Captain - Oro
Year 11
The camp was great. I enjoyed being able to get to know the team better.
Peter Biancofiore
Media Captain
Year 12
The camp was an excellent opportunity for the new student leadership of 2018 to become acquainted and start thinking about ideas for the year, as well as going through a few obstacle courses.
Ellie Constantinou
Social Justice and Community Captain
The camp was a valuable and memorable experience - there was so much laughter! We took the opportunity to brainstorm ideas for 2018 as well as participate in activities that pushed us outside our personal comfort zones. We all gave this a go and supported and encouraged each other.
Gabriel Tobing
Peer Support Captain
Teamwork was the key to the success of this camp. I really enjoyed the Skybridge Challenge as it helped me overcome fears and made me reach for my full potential. The Monster Circuit was really exciting - we had to go through mud pits, over cargo wheels and crawl under barbed wire - working as a team to get through. I made new friends, improved my teamwork skills, faced my fears - and had an extremely enjoyable and exciting time!
Jude Angove
Music Captain
There are captains from all senior school year levels, so it was good to get to know them and to understand their goals for the year and to learn to work with them. The experience will really help us in the year ahead.