Year 5 & 6 Camp
Year 5 & 6 Camp 2022- Don Bosco Safety Beach
On Monday the 28th February the Year 5 and 6 students set off on the buses heading to Don Bosco Camp in beautiful Safety Beach.
‘This morning I woke up earlier than usual because I was so excited about going to camp.’ - Annabelle Yr 6
‘I can’t wait to find out who is in my cabin!’ - Molly Yr 6
‘I was nervous about being able to go to sleep on camp.’- Alec Yr 5
‘I was really, really excited to get going and start the activities!’- Wilson Yr 5
‘I was thrilled to see the beautiful scenery at Safety Beach.”- Cherry Yr 6
We were greeted by some friendly and enthusiastic leaders who were keen to get us settled into our cabins so we could begin playing the fun, creative and wacky games they had ready for us! By the afternoon we had worked up a sweat and were really grateful to be able to hit the beach for a free swim in the afternoon. We splashed each other, played catch with a tennis ball and even did some handstands in the refreshing waters of Safety Beach.
‘I was relieved when I saw my cabin and my cabin mates because they made me feel comfortable.’- Chris
‘Jockey Up, Jockey Down was a really fun game, but you had to concentrate!’ - Carmen Yr 5
‘Toilet tiggy was a really fun and challenging game.’- Hayden Yr 5
‘The leaders connected with us straight away and liked lots of the things we did! Suzie the cook made delicious food, everyone wanted seconds!’’- Rebecca Yr 5
‘The drip drip splash game was so much fun.’ - Amelia Yr 6
‘Everyone was splashing me in our free swim time so I ducked under the water to get away!’- Gabe
‘I like the Gaga Ball game’ Anabela Yr 6
‘We liked playing SPIN THE WHEEL!’ Yr 6
‘The food was delicious.’ Will Yr 6
“I want to play Gaga Ball every day! We should build one at school!’ Zach Yr 6
The Lip Sync battle gave everyone an opportunity to show their inner pop star. There was time for a little practice on Monday after our beach swim. Mrs Mason, Mr Scott and Miss Paula kicked off the night with a great performance….but maybe they should stick with teaching!
‘’I enjoyed watching the performances at the lip sync battle - who knew Sol and Wally could moonwalk!?’ Blake Yr 6
Anthony deserved the trophy as the Best Solo Performer for his rendition of Senorita by Shawn Mendes. It was very entertaining!- Yr 5M & S
Tuesday was a full day of activities. We had a team back at camp in the morning, playing games, trivia and some mindful colouring. There was some loud singing - Miss Paula now has homework - to watch Encanto! The beach crew saw Melbourne’s ‘four seasons in one day’ but had a great time paddle boarding and participating in a ‘beach carnival’. There was a Dragon Paddleboard that could fit five people on it. It was a skill to stay upright with this many people. The Spirit of Tasmania going past, created some waves at an otherwise still beach, almost turning the paddle board lesson into a surfing lesson! Everyone mastered the art of standing up on the board to paddle and even managed to haul themselves back onto the board if they fell off. A great display of persistence by all students!
‘We saw a stingray at the beach, cruising past. It was huge!’ Sol Yr 6
‘All the water activities were a highlight for me!’- Heidi Yr 5
“I was so determined to not fall off when paddle boarding.’ - Wally Yr 6
“Paddle boarding was really fun.’ Harriet Yr 6
“The waves when we were paddle boarding were amazing - thanks to the Spirit of Tasmania going by!’ Mateo Yr 6
‘At the beach we had a competition to see who could make the best tunnel to get the ball into the water. We all joined in.” Kaylen Yr 6
‘We played a game where we dug holes in the sand and hid in them so the Pirates of Shark Bay couldn't find us!’ Miss Paula
The camp had many great open spaces where we could sit outside so after a delicious dinner we settled on the undercover deck to watch the movie Cool Runnings. The winners of the cabin inspections were rewarded with a Gold Class experience and allowed to sit on a chair to watch the movie. The movie was very topical,, as it is based on a true story about a team from Jamaica entering the Olympic Games and competing for gold in the four man bobsled. This was a new movie for many, and it was great to hear everyone cheering when the team did well. It was very uplifting!
‘Our movie - Cool Runnings was really funny!’ Molly Yr 6
“The movie was inspirational, the team showed resilience to keep going. We were interested that it was based on a true story.’ Ivy and Cherry Yr 6
Our final morning at Camp Bosco saw us start the day with a beautiful Ash Wednesday Liturgy…
‘The Ash Wednesday Liturgy in the morning was very peaceful in a beautiful setting.’ Daniel Yr 6
After breakfast and a final pack up, and one last game of Gaga, we said farewell to Mica and Paul and the Don Bosco Campand headed home, via the Enchanted Adventure Park. The view of the bay from the window as the bus wound its way up Arthur’s Seat, towards the Enchanted Adventure park, was breath taking! For the next few hours we explored the many mazes and slid down the Tube Slide until we were called for lunch and boarded the buses for our trip home.
‘I highly recommend going on the Tube Slides at Enchanted Adventure park. They were fast and so much fun!’- Poppy Yr 5
‘I was nervous before going on the Tube Slide but once I was on it I didn’t want the ride to end!’- Josie Yr5
‘The mazes were amazing!’ - Leo Yr 6
‘The tube slides at the Enchanted Adventure Garden were incredible!’- Ivy Yr 6
“Lucky I didn't get lost in the mazes!’- Emelie Yr 6
‘The kookaburras were laughing at us in the maze!’ - Zach Yr 6
The teachers were so impressed with all of the students who demonstrated resilience and persistence by trying new things, stepping out of their comfort zone and immersing themselves fully in the three day camp experience. Well done everyone!
‘Best camp I’ve ever been on’ - Paul Yr 6
‘I wish we could have stayed longer.’- Milica Yr 6
‘All the leaders were amazing, especially Ben and Cody.’- Wally Yr 6
These photos are a snap shot of our fantastic Year 5&6 Camp 2022.
