News from our Classrooms - Year 4 Camp
St Roch's Parish Primary School 
Year 4 Adventure Camp to Sovereign Hill 5 & 6 March
On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March, our Year 4 students had an unforgettable experience at Sovereign Hill! Over the two days, the children were kept busy with a wide range of activities that brought history to life.
The students tried their hand at gold panning, searching for tiny flecks of gold just like the miners of the 1850s. They explored the historic shops, discovering what life was like during the gold rush and learning about the everyday lives of people in that era. The children also learned about the important role of Chinese miners, gaining insight into their experiences and contributions.
A highlight of the trip was the mine tour, where students went underground and saw a replica of the Welcome Nugget, one of the largest gold nuggets ever found. They also had the incredible opportunity to watch gold being melted and made into a gold bullion worth $750,000, which amazed everyone! Georgiana was lucky enough to be chosen to hold this.
Students viewed children attending school, discovering how children learned and played in the 1850s. They also enjoyed old-fashioned bowling and played games that children from the 1850s would have played, working together and having lots of fun. Between activities, students enjoyed relaxing and spending time with friends in their cabins, building memories and friendships that will last long after the trip.
Overall, the Year 4 camp to Sovereign Hill was a wonderful mix of learning, adventure, and fun. The students returned full of stories to share, new knowledge to remember, and a sense of teamwork and excitement from an amazing two-day adventure. The Year Fours behaviour was excellent, and they were an absolute pleasure to take away on camp.
Student Reflections from Camp...
I enjoyed seeing the lollies being made. Abbey
My favourite part of camp was gold panning because I found lots of gold at the creek. Adam
I loved it when we got to go to the shops. Bentley
The best part about camp was candle dipping because it was very fun and I loved the way my candle turned out. Charlotte
My favourite part of camp was seeing the lollies being made. Georgiana
The best part of camp was the lollies demonstration. Hannah
My favourite part of camp was the experience, finding flecks of gold, dipping candles and the old fashioned vibe, I truly wish I could go there again! Henry
I enjoyed going down the mine two times in the dark. There were loud noises down the mine and it was kind of scary and I saw the biggest piece of gold. Jaden
The part I loved most about camp was panning for gold because I thought that it was a really cool experience. Maddie
My favourite part of camp was buying boiled lollies, trying them and we also got to see how they were made in the olden days. It was so fun. Oscar
The best part of camp was doing activities with everyone. Patrick R
I enjoyed going down the Red Hill Mine, I went two times and it was very dark. Patrick S
My favourite part about camp was when we got to watch the lollies being made. Sophie
My favourite thing at camp was the Gold Pour. I liked it when the gold was bubbling because it was so hot. Steve
I enjoyed playing in the playground and riding the wooden horses. Valentina
I really like when we were in Sovereign Hill going to the Red hill mine tour. It had so many different, interesting facts like the worlds biggest nugget of gold. I also like hanging out with my friends. Zoe
My favourite part of camp was the night activities. Caia
The best part about camp was exploring and learning about the mine and the Welcome Nugget. Zachary
My favourite thing about camp was going on the tour of the Red Hill Mine. It was fun going down into the deep tunnels and seeing the large nugget of Gold. Tabi
Teresa Hogan & Year 4 students
Year 4 Classroom Teacher