Year 8

Year 8 Camp gave me an opportunity to connect with girls in my Year that I had not had the chance to since lockdown. I especially enjoyed the last night when we watched the sunset over Uluru. I also enjoyed stopping at Alice Springs and the National Park.

My favourite part of Camp was Uluru. We got to bike ride around the base of Uluru which was an amazing experience. We also, to our delight, had an evening snack while we watched the spectacular colours of Uluru and the sun setting right before us. It was dreamlike..

This year all Year 8 students went to Central Australia. While on camp we took a 20-kilometre hike up King’s Canyon. From the top of the beehive-like domes, I could see the entire landscape. The sky was the bluest I’ve ever seen, and the view of the sloping dunes and vegetation was entirely new. I feel like camp made me more resilient because I had to step out of my comfort zone and learn to bounce back. Overall, this year’s camp has improved me as a person, and I have gained many life-changing experiences.

Three Capes Camp was unlike any other I have been on before, with three different Year levels participating. All the girls from Years 7 to 9 interacted and included each other and are still friends now. Each day we endured 10-hour hikes. It was all worth it for the incredible views. That is what I loved about this Camp – we pushed ourselves, whilst still having fun and making memories. We were all grateful for the tour guides and instructors. They were extremely passionate, and it was great to learn from them. If any girls are looking at participating in 2023, I highly recommend it!

Music Camp in Term 3 was my first experience journeying with such a wide range of Year levels. It was great to see the musical groups rehearsing together and socialising with each other during free sessions. My highlight was the dress-up night, where we all (teachers included) dressed up as our favourite music era. It was very entertaining seeing everyone costumed in bright 80s outfits and rapper hats. This was a unique experience and I look forward to next time.