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Year 9/10 Tea Gardens Excursion
This week, our Year 9 and 10 students embarked on an unforgettable adventure to
The Great Aussie Bush Camp at Tea Gardens. Throughout the trip, students threw themselves into an action-packed schedule featuring high-energy activities such as the Dual Flying Fox, Rock Climbing, High Ropes, Abseiling, Sea Kayaking, Archery, and Commando course. Each activity was deliberately designed to challenge students mentally, physically, and emotionally. Every single student pushed past their comfort zone, overcoming obstacles and conquering activities at their own personal pace. In doing so, many discovered hidden talents and developed an awareness of just how much they can achieve when pushed. The "Leap of Faith" proved to be particularly daunting, but in an inspiring display of courage, every student stepped up and gave it their best shot…as did Mr King and Mr McKenzie!
The excursion was fast-paced, high-energy and fostered incredible team-building skills. Guided by our two fantastic camp instructors, Lachie and George, who offered endless support and expertise, students supported and cheered each other on through every challenge. The excursion culminated in the Giant Swing, providing the ultimate adrenaline rush before packing up and heading home. Our Year 9 and 10 students were nothing short of amazing throughout the entire journey, showing resilience, camaraderie, and outstanding spirit, and a wonderful time was had by all!
Secondary UNE Science Discovery
This week, our secondary students were lucky enough to experience hands-on scientific experiments and lessons under the guidance of the UNE Science Discovery Team. Secondary students participated in Science Meets Art and Plants Poop and Pollinators sessions. Students discovered the essential roles insects play in our ecosystem and how illustrations play a very important role in science, as they communicate processes, depict things that no longer exist (for example, dinosaurs), or features that are difficult to observe in nature.
We are thankful for the visit from 🔗 unediscoveryvoyager.org.au
Student Awards - Learning with Grit
Last week during assembly, we acknowledged the students who had been demonstrating strength and determination when learning becomes hard. We discussed that success is not defined by talent, and that effort and grit has the greatest success in changing your outcomes. Congratulations to the following students:
