The Score

Junior School

Year 7 Orientation Camp

On Monday 26 February, our Year 7 students headed off on their three-day Orientation Camp to Marysville. It was clear that students were very excited to arrive at the camp and immerse themselves in all of the activities and programs that were available.

During the three day stay at Camp Marysville, our students were provided with an extensive program which focused on building teamwork, resilience and overall a supportive Year 7 cohort.

Those activities included:

  • Canoeing, with an ‘accidental fall in’
  • Rock climbing
  • Abseiling
  • Orienteering
  • A bike ride into town where they learned about the Black Saturday bushfires.
  • ‘Grow it, Cook it’- A program which allowed students to select ingredients from the camp’s kitchen garden and incorporate them into their cooking.

In addition to the daily activities, our students were also entertained with different activities on each night. Our first night provided students with the opportunity to engage in some storytelling and games around a campfire. One of the highlights of this night was when students competed in groups in a musical ‘riff-off’.

 

Night 2 provided some down time with the showing of the film ‘Cool Runnings’. This inspiring true story, explores the trials and tribulations of four Jamaican Bobsledders and their quest towards competing in the Winter Olympics. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and students were inspired by many of the motivational messages throughout the film including: “Don’t let others tell you that you can’t achieve your dream” and to “never give up.”

 

It has been encouraging to hear that all students enjoyed their time on camp and together they have worked on being a supportive and resilient cohort and building new friendships.

Here is a small snapshot of many of our student’s highlights:

  • My highlight at camp was when we did cooking because I loved exploring the garden, trying new herbs and tastes. – Lexie Casey
  • My favourite activity was rock climbing because I went higher than I ever have.
  • Tyson Gibson
  • My highlight was canoeing because everyone worked well with their partners, we showed team work and it was fun.  Isabel Diaz
  • My highlight was making new friends. Nickolas Male
  • My highlight for camp was doing the bike riding and going into the town. I learnt some interesting things.                            Karlia Buckley  
  • My highlight of camp was getting to know more people and learning more about them                                                                              Eisha Monga 

 

I would like to thank the staff who attended the camp, which included, Mr A Phillips, Mr Eddy, Mr Brown, Ms Casey Lawson, Ms McColl and Mrs Morris.

Emily Phibbs

Year 7 Coordinator

 

Brainstorm Production- ‘The Hurting Game’

Learning at Scoresby Secondary College does not only take place within the classroom. Our students are provided with many opportunities to extend their knowledge and become better contributors to the global community.

 

On Friday 9 March, Years 7- 9 were treated to an interactive educational production which focused on promoting positive social change by tackling a number of issues including bullying in school, cyber safety and self-esteem.

 

‘The Hurting Game’ explores the stories of two teenagers and their struggles throughout high school. In particular, it is designed to illustrate to students how ongoing negative relationships at school and online can affect their self- esteem and their future. Ultimately students learnt the important lesson that “to win the hurting game, don’t play.”

 

It was fantastic to see all of our students engaged in the program and very receptive to the many messages that it discussed throughout the 60 minute production. At the conclusion of the performance, our students were able to discuss their reflections and learn about the many support services that are available.

 

Here is a small snapshot of some of our student’s reflections on ‘The Hurting Game’.

  • I enjoyed the lessons learnt from the performance and also how it was made to be entertaining and funny.                     Mason Rimmer
  • I enjoyed the fact that in the end instead of fighting back on the internet they blocked,  ignored and reported.            Poppy Johnston
  • I liked how the two were acting as video game characters. I also liked how they went through issues students go through from Prep to Year 10 because most of it was quite relatable.                               Juanita Navaretnarajah
  • I know that if someone says something about you, that you should not say anything back. I enjoyed the way that they taught us about self-esteem; it was really interesting and different.                     Caitlyn Tilley

The end of term 1 is quickly approaching and whilst both staff and students are looking forward to a well- deserved break, it is imperative that students continue to work hard and maintain high expectations.

 

A reminder that homework club takes place every Tuesday and Thursday in the library from 3 pm- 4 pm. This is a great opportunity for students to receive support from teachers and make use of a quiet study space available at school.

 

We wish the junior school all the very best for the remaining weeks of term 1 and look forward to meeting parents/guardians at the upcoming student/parent/guardian/teacher conferences.

Emily Phibbs - Year 7 Coordinator

Jake Barnett - Year 8 Coordinator

Casey Lawson - Year 9 Coordinator

Emma Morris - Head of Junior School