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YEAR 11 CAMP
Year 11 arrived at Galston Gorge Crusaders Camp on 22 February and it was truly a game-changing experience for us. We learnt more about ourselves, school, as well as Christianity. As expected we all had good fun. We learnt about issues that may be raised as we grow older, how to cope with new feelings about school and also how to help friends who may be having trouble expressing their feelings. Going on this camp allowed us to grow closer together as a family, developing a close-knit community amongst ourselves. Each day we would break up into small groups and talk about our feelings and approaches to different issues. For example, how to stay motivated in exam periods or how to deal with the transition from Year 10 to 11 and then from Year 11 to 12. We found it really helpful to discuss the qualities and expectations of a good leader, while also learning how to improve our study techniques to better suit exam-taking in the senior years. Each night we would assemble as a year group with the camp leaders and discuss our Christian values and how
they are reflected in society. We were taught how to be good Christians, but by far the most important lesson we learned was to serve others instead of ourselves. Mingled with these group discussions were a myriad of exciting activities such as the vertical cluster, bush walking, low ropes, rock climbing, and archery. In our free time we were able to socialise and swim in the pool. On the whole this was an amazing school trip. It allowed us to socialise and become closer with girls who were not in our friendship groups. Year 11 camp was a great way to reconnect with our Christian faith, bond as a year group, and have a relaxing getaway. Louisa Williamson and Sandra Magro Year 11