Year 4 Camp

Mill Valley Ranch 

We are still buzzing from the wonderful time we had on Year 4 Camp at Mill Valley Ranch! We tested our perseverance and resilience on the low ropes course and the night hike. We showed bravery as some of us rode horses for the first time, and we had plenty of time to explore the campsite as we journeyed into the history of the Weatherhead family, who had settled on the land a long time ago. The campsite welcomed us (yee-haw!) and treated us to fantastic food. Cowboy Chapel was another highlight, which had us all singing and dancing for Jesus. Our teachers are so proud of how we represented our school, and we are so thankful for having the opportunity to go.

Kaye Oldman and Claudia Weller

Year 4 Class Teachers

Student Reflections

In March, the students of Year 4 went to Mill Valley Ranch Camp. Although the western style cuisine was very different, the students loved the food! After a long ride on the bus, it was clear the students were hungry. The cooks really blew us away with all they served us. At dinner on the first night, they served us a delicious bowl of pasta, which was followed by an amazing ice cream sandwich. For lunch on the last day, we had an incredible salad roll, which left the students coming back for seconds. The food was fantastic at camp! Farrah F (4D)

The most exciting thing that I enjoyed at camp was the horse riding. We first had to find our shoe size so they could give us some riding boots and when we came out we were greeted with a horse! Then the staff took us to the horse riding area. They showed us what activities we could do while we waited for our turn. We learnt how to throw a rope. I felt like a cowboy! My horse was called Brave. I think it was the best one because when it ran it felt bumpy and fun at the same time. We also brushed the horses, and one hit me with its tail! Bruce Z (4D)

My favourite activity at camp would probably be archery. I was not aware of all the indescribable things that would happen. It was very fun (even though I didn’t hit a bullseye). I learnt all the key skills of archery, and, in my opinion, it was very educational, both physically and mentally. The next day was when all the unpredictable action happened … It all started as a normal archery lesson, but this time you don’t only get a Mars Bar if you hit the bullseye, you get one for striking a pool noodle or a little laminated sticker, stuck on the target. Franklin, my partner, says he is not very good at archery. He still tries though. His turn now. Franklin picks up the bow and arrow, aims for a pool noodle and thwack! A bullseye! Wow! One Mars Bar for Franklin. Second turn, he aims for a pool noodle. Pock! Two bars for Franklin. Our leader, Mr K then asks if Franklin could do it again, he would give him another two Mars Bars. Load … Aim … Fire. Bullseye again! A lot of Mars Bars were given out that day! Raphael P (4OW)