It’s been an exciting fortnight for our senior primary students, with both Year 6 and Year 5 heading off on camp and returning with big smiles and wonderful memories.

From Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 August, our Year 6 students enjoyed three days of outdoor adventure, team-building activities, and personal growth. Whether it was tackling high ropes, exploring nature trails, or sharing stories around the campfire, students embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and courage. The camp was a fantastic opportunity for them to strengthen friendships and develop leadership skills as they prepare for their final term of primary school.

Hot on their heels, our Year 5 students ventured off on Wednesday 13 August, returning on Friday 15 August after their own exciting camp experience. Their days were filled with exploration, creativity, and collaboration, as they took part in activities designed to build confidence and teamwork. It was wonderful to see them step up, support one another, and enjoy the adventure together.

Reflections from Camp

The camp was more than just fun—it was a chance for students to grow, connect, and challenge themselves in new ways. Here's what some of them had to say:

Portia (Year 6) : "Camp Cooby was an amazing experience. I enjoyed every activity we did. We even got to see an echidna that was brought to us by Phil, the groundskeeper!"

Polly (Year 6) : "Camp was a great opportunity to show courage towards all the activities, whether it was climbing a giant playground in the sky, or accidentally dropping a camp mascot down a huge waterslide and having to slide down super fast to go get them. There are lots of great activities that wouldn’t let you sleep. The food was really good and as soon as you arrive you get greeted by two alpacas and a pony."

Noah (Year 5) : "Camp was a great experience because of the fun and challenges we had along the way. I also loved the food because of the effort and thought into it. Putting it all together camp was. Great experience and was a good way to overcome challenges. I would love to go again."

Alina (Year 5) : "Camp was a fun learning and teamwork environment. I reckon the raft-building was my favourite and our group were the “goofy ahhs,” because we based it on our goofy ahh knot: It's where we just tie randomly. I think the reason why we went there is to introduce yourself more to the people you don’t know well."

Chloe (Year 5) : "I was proud of myself about pushing myself at the crate stack, I was really scared.  I learnt how to tie knots and build a raft and how to work as a team and keep tryhing"

Emma (Year 6) : "When I saw Camp Cooby, my jaw dropped in excitement.  I learnt how to overcome fears that I did not know I had, made new friends and made bonds more special.  And we were completely surrounded by nature.  My favourite activity was the vertical playgoround.  I overcame a fear that I did not know I had and it was very heart warming to see everybody cheering you on."

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff who made both camps possible, and to our students for representing our school with such positivity and respect. These experiences are more than just fun—they’re a chance to grow, connect, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Year 5 Camp