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Year 3/4/5 Camp 

Attending a school camp is an important milestone, and we are very proud of the enthusiastic approach our Year 3/4/5 students have shown over the past week. It had been a long time coming for these students, who have been awaiting a school camp for nearly two years. During the camp, all students had to adopt a Growth Mindset in their approach to new physical challenges. The students developed a strong sense of responsibility when they had to help clean tables, pack up dishes and keep their room tidy.  

Throughout the camp, students were all excited to share all the new activities they were able to experience. Every student became risktakers and tried knee boarding, caving, kayaking and experimented with new tricks in the gymnasium. Most importantly, the students expressed gratitude towards the staff at Illawonga at mealtimes, during activities and respected the campsite rules. All the students looked happy, fresh faced and ready to tackle challenges, in activities they were not used to doing.  

As staff members, we were amazed by the beauty of creation when we drove into the Swan Reach area, and the landscape of the river lived up to all our expectations. We are both very grateful that the parent volunteers and the Illawonga staff, ensured that the camps activities were filled with laughter and joy. This camp will be a highlight of many of these students’ school experience and will certainly be remembered by all.  

Amy McPhail and Angela Grigoras-Oates

Middle and Upper Primary Teachers