Camp Reports

Year 7 

Thanks to Vicky Levesque for this excellent summary. 

Let's delve into the exciting journey our Year 7 students undertook at Outdoor School - Bogong.  While on camp, our young adventurers embarked on a transformative experience filled with challenges, camaraderie, and skill-building.

From navigating cliffs to mastering canoeing, our students learned the value of teamwork, trust, and cooperation. As they camped beneath the starlit sky, they forged enduring friendships and shared moments of joy and discovery against the picturesque backdrop of Pretty Valley and Cope Hut.

In addition to outdoor pursuits, our students had the privilege of engaging with the local wildlife, enhancing their understanding of the natural world and fostering a deeper appreciation for biodiversity.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Outdoor School staff for their dedication and support in creating this enriching experience.

This adventure has not only equipped our students with newfound skills and resilience but has also strengthened the bonds within our school community. We look forward to witnessing the continued growth and success of our Year 7 cohort

Middle School Outdoor Ed Camp

Words by Chris Greenhalgh

The Outdoor Ed - Middle School Camp in the Bogong High Plains took place this week, a midweek two-nighter. With near perfect weather predicted (for two of the three days) we set off in good spirits from our starting point at Langford Gap. Following the aqueduct, then gorgeous mountain trails we enjoyed the gentle climb to Fitzgeralds Hut. Beautifully restored to better than original condition after a school group set fire to it some years ago (not us), it offered a cosy, safe haven should we need it. Calm weather prevailed and we slept on a bed of soft grass in our tents under the (cloudy) stars.

A lazy rise allowed the students to fully enjoy the warm morning breeze and the cold mountain water collected the night before. Setting off, the trail varied from wide (4wd road) to skinny (rabbit track) meandering through blue-grass plains and unique Alpine shrubbery before delivering us to the iconic Edmonson's Hut. Charades by the fire was a must after dinner, as stragglers from a private school provided further entertainment when they clambered in after dusk. Summiting Mount Nelse earlier that day had been a good decision by the team, and had put us all in good spirits. Which was lucky, as the next day we were IN that cloud for the entire day (is it called mist or fog when you're walking in it?). Setting off in the almost-drizzle along ridges of green and through stands of massive snow gums, the gentle 5km decline was majestic in the thick . . . cloud . . . we were walking in/on. Arriving early meant we could even drive to Cope Hut to eat our lunch and chat about the trip.

What a great way to introduce newcomers (and old) to this beautiful landscape with a hike like this. Well done Mel Janson for organising this epic trip.