In week 5 our courageous year 7 campers travelled to Tathra for Year 7 Camp. Students spent two nights away, one in a cabin and the other in a tent. Students engaged in a variety of activities to get to know their new school mates in their House groups and build their relationships and teamwork skills. The camp also built students’ resilience, placing students well outside their comfort zone - away from home and without technology! Great work team!  

Students took part in several fun outdoor activities such as bushwalking, surf safety and swimming, team building activities, raft building, mini golf, and the very popular flying fox. It was great to see students experiencing the beach, sand, and outdoors with their peers and having a laugh along the way. As an educator, it is always amazing to provide students with opportunities to be themselves, make new friends, and push themselves to attempt new experiences.

Students were encouraged to learn new skills and practise the art of resilience through a range of personal and team challenges. I thank and commend the Year 7 students for their excited approach and positive attitude while on camp and the way they represented St John Paul II College.

Thanks to all of the teachers: Mr Caldow, Ms Goggin, Ms Brak, Mr Taylor, Mr Charter, Ms Allan, Mr McDonnell, Ms Marot, Ms Burt, Mr Maloney, Ms Combes, and Mr Igoe-Taylor, who went above and beyond in giving up their time volunteering to supervise students on camp and getting involved in the activities.  

Mrs Katie Siviour
Leader of Learning and Wellbeing
Drexel House– Year 7