Year 8 Camp

Year 8 Camp Reports 

Year 8 camp was a once in a lifetime experience for me. We camped in the bush and engaged in a range of activities over three days and two nights. 

I am not the type of person to go out to the middle of nowhere and sleep in a rain-drenched tent. I don’t think I will ever be that person, but I am glad I participated. I remember opening my tent in the middle of the night and looking at the night sky. Though it was freezing, I am grateful I did, because never in my life have I seen such a beautiful night sky. And there were no mosquitoes because it was too cold!  We cooked our own dinner in the bush, and though the freeze-dried, bagged chicken looked questionable, and the clumped noodles didn’t seem very appealing, after trying the stir fry my group made, I realised I was right. However, the catered food we were provided for the rest of the camp was probably the best camp food I have ever had!

 

I especially loved the high ropes activity on the second day. It was fun to work together with my peers, but it was terrifying to be up so high knowing my life was literally in their hands! Canoeing on the third day was especially fun as we got to play games and splash others (drench them – although getting drenched myself was a lot less fun). I loved our cultural session with Aunty, as not only did we get to learn so much about the Indigenous Australian culture and animals, but Aunty shared many interesting stories from her life. – Cindy Z, Year 8 Parliamentarian 

On the 16 to 18 of October, the Year 8s went on a journey to Rubicon and Camp Jungai. After we arrived, we departed on a two-hour hike; a muddy hike where some people had to battle on despite their muddy pants and jacket! While the hike was worthwhile, I’m not sure it was worth the freeze-dried chicken we put in our stir fry dinner that night...! It was a new experience. 

 

We camped next to a river overnight and returned to Camp Jungai in the morning after the experience.  We were allocated cabins for the second night and began a range of adventure activities such as a high-ropes climbing course, canoeing on the dam and an orienteering. We also played Indigenous games with Aunty, an Indigenous Elder who taught as how to tell stories using pictures. She told us stories about her past life, her Dream Time spirit animal and all about her culture. 

All in all, Year 8 camp or the ‘Camp Jungai Three Day Quest’ was well worth it for all the laughs and happy memories we made, and for all that we learned while away. Camp Jungai will definitely go down as my most memorable camp yet.  –Grace P, Year 8 Parliamentarian 

Tristan Hill

Middle Years 7/8 Coordinator