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Trips, Camps, Excursions and Incursions
Year 5s at Melbourne Zoo
Year 5 students were fortunate enough to squeeze in their anticipated excursion to Melbourne Zoological Gardens before our fourth lockdown took effect. With directed activities related to the Term 2 topic of ‘Sharing the Planet’, the boys explored the idea that ‘the smallest changes have a big impact on a system’. A highlight of the day was an educational session where the boys learnt to examine the bones of different animals to determine the species of animal by looking at the teeth, the structure of bones, position of the eyes, and length of snout.
Mr Mathew McRae
Year 5 Teacher
Year 8 Outdoor Activities
During Term 2, Year 8 students threw themselves into Camberwell Grammar’s Outdoor Education Program. Activities last term included horse riding, white-water kayaking, rock climbing, sailing, rowing, off-road biking, and kayaking. They will then have the opportunity to select a different activity for Term 4. How lucky our students are to have access to such incredible initiatives which promote health and wellbeing outside of school.
Year 7 Man Cave
Last term, our Year 7 students took part in a series of Man Cave workshops, marking the end of the Transition Program. The transition into high school is one of the biggest steps students make in life, and the CGS Transition Program helps the boys navigate this exciting, and at times very overwhelming, stage in their schooling journey. The Man Cave is a preventative mental health and emotional intelligence charity that empowers boys to become great men, and throughout the day their facilitators helped students get to know each other better through establishing an environment of safety and trust. By exploring masculinity and gender
Year 2 Living Eggs Incursion
Year 2 students have investigated the ‘Good to Grow!’ unit this term. To illustrate this unit, ten chicken eggs and an incubator were delivered in May, and we didn’t have to wait long, as within two days, all ten chicks had successfully hatched and moved into a brooder box. It was amazing to see how quickly the little chicks developed. We made careful observations over the 10-day program and noticed many physical changes. The chicks started to lose their downy feathers from about day 4 and by the time they left us, stereotypes and taking off their ‘masks’, the boys ended the day with a clear path forward on how they can support each other on their schooling journey, and into the years that follow, as a tight-knit band of friends. The Man Cave team are now working with our Years 6, 7 and 8 at tailored stages of the year to help our students navigate their way through the Middle Years. By reframing masculinity, the boys are encouraged to lean on the support around them, knowing that no problem is too great, as long as it is shared.
Mr Troy Stanley
Head of Middle School
they had substantial feathers on their wings and were beginning to develop tail feathers. We also noticed that they were much more active when we were holding them. At first, they were happy to sit in our palms but soon they were flapping their wings and trying to fly off. Having the chicks also helped us to realise the importance of food and water for growth. We understood that we had a responsibility to keep the chicks safe and healthy, so it was important to keep fresh water available and feed them regularly. We loved having the chicks this term!
Mrs Eunice Goessler
Year 2 Teacher
Year 6 Camp
The boys arrived at Camp Manyung in high spirits, settling into their cabins and exploring their new surroundings. We were blessed with a clear day to begin our stay. A range of exciting adventures awaited. There was the Giant Swing that looked more like a catapult ready to launch boys into the bay. A series of treetop high rope courses. A flying fox through the shrub, mountain biking, camp cooking in the woodfired pizza oven, leadership challenges, archery and Science quiz nights. In their downtime, the Dolphins, Crabs, Penguins and Sharks enjoyed searching the campgrounds, playing Ga-Ga Ball, tennis, basketball and football. Throughout the whole week the boys upheld the School’s values of Respect, Integrity, Courage, Optimism and Learning. They earned praise from all the camp staff as a friendly and kind group that supported each other in stepping out of their comfort zones while enjoying new experiences. We were well-fed and rested each day. Camp Manyung 2021 will be a trip to remember for many years to come. Well done boys, the staff of CGS are proud of you all.
Mr Nathan Jones
Year 6 Teacher
Pre-Prep Kew Traffic School
Our littlest members enjoyed scooting and zooming around Kew Traffic School, putting into action concepts around transport and road safety which they have been learning about this term in Pre-Prep.
Indonesian Incursion
Year 7 and 8 Indonesian students took part in a shadow puppet incursion and the story of Ramayana. Shadow puppets are an ancient Indonesian tradition, and in Bali, the Hindu religion is based on the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic that follows Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita.
