Camps, excursions and activities.
Snow Camp 2025 – Bogong Outdoor School
During Week 1 of Term 3, nineteen excited Year 9 and 10 students embarked on the highly anticipated Snow Camp at Bogong Outdoor School. With recent snowfall creating perfect conditions and snow levels reaching 93cm at Falls Creek, the stage was set for an unforgettable experience.
Students experienced a full range of weather conditions during the camp — from rain and howling winds while cross-country skiing, to poor visibility and snowfall while downhill skiing, and finally, a perfect sunny morning on the last day.
They had the opportunity to immerse themselves in both cross-country and downhill skiing. While both activities were met with enthusiasm, downhill skiing quickly became the favourite. On the third day, students were able to choose their preferred activity, and many opted for another thrilling day on the chairlifts. They practised their snow ploughs, snow plough turns, and some even progressed towards parallel turns.
For many, this camp was their first time seeing snow and experiencing the joy of skiing. The excitement among the students was evident throughout the week.
A big thank you to Bogong Outdoor School and their fantastic staff for providing such a memorable experience. Special thanks also to Mr Tatchell for his support and participation in making the camp a success.
We hope this adventure has sparked a lasting interest in the alpine environment — one the students may choose to explore further in the future.
Kim Griffiths
Year 10 Coordinator
Jasmine and Shanae
Mr Tatchell, Jack, Dan and Myles
Mrs Griffiths, Dan, Parker and Myles on the chairlift
Myles
Getting out of the foul conditions at Windy Corner
Group 1
Wednesday and the poor visibility
Halle, Shaine and Alyssa
Lyric loading on the mouse trap convenor belt.
Jack
Hugo and Mrs Griffiths on the Halleys Comet chairlift.
Day for it!
A perfect day for downhill skiing at Falls Creek.
Group photo at picturesque Bogong L to R: Jasmine, Shanae, Alyssa, Halle, Shaine, Milla, Hugo, Oakley, Myles, Brady, Jesse and Jack
Blue Group
Jasmine and Shanae
Mr Tatchell, Jack, Dan and Myles
Mrs Griffiths, Dan, Parker and Myles on the chairlift
Myles
Getting out of the foul conditions at Windy Corner
Group 1
Wednesday and the poor visibility
Halle, Shaine and Alyssa
Lyric loading on the mouse trap convenor belt.
Jack
Hugo and Mrs Griffiths on the Halleys Comet chairlift.
Day for it!
A perfect day for downhill skiing at Falls Creek.
Group photo at picturesque Bogong L to R: Jasmine, Shanae, Alyssa, Halle, Shaine, Milla, Hugo, Oakley, Myles, Brady, Jesse and Jack
Blue Group
DONALD SCHOOL’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
On Monday August 4, this event will take place in the Donald Memorial Hall. The evening starts at 7pm and entry is a gold coin donation.
The festival features items from the St Arnaud and Citizens Band, choirs from St Mary’s, the Donald Primary and High Schools, along with some individual and band performances.
Our choir will sing 3 songs – “Rest,” “7 Minutes” and “That’s So True.”
Sophie Burke will sing “Looks Like Me”, Evie Donnellon will sing “I Miss You I’m Sorry”, Year 7 singers- Isabelle, Marnie, Ellie, Erin, Karleisha and River will perform 2002 and Mr Potter will be singing “Living on a Prayer”, backed up by Victor Sak on drums and Elijah Mansibang on guitar.
All our performers have been practising hard and will perform to a very high standard.
Geoff Rigby
Music Co-ordinator