Year 7 Port Augusta Aquatics Camp 

This term, our new Year 7 students had an exciting two-night stay in Port Augusta for the Year 7 Aquatics Camp. During their time there, they learned essential water and sun safety skills and enjoyed a variety of activities, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, snorkelling and sailing.

Afternoons were filled with fun and relaxation as students played games and spent quality time with their teachers: Mr. Brayden Kirk, Mr. Fletcher Wren, Mrs. Helen Gaunt, and Mrs. Deb Davis. Some of the favourite activities included a trivia night, movies, chess, card games and playing sports. 

Overall, the camp provided an incredible opportunity for students to bond, acquire new skills, and create lasting memories. In their reviews, students highlighted the following aspects as the most enjoyable and educational parts of their camp experience: 

What did you enjoy most about Aquatics camp?

“The thing I enjoyed most was the sailing and doing facemasks with friends and teachers” – Matilda Zohs

“I really liked sailing and kayaking, especially on the doubles” – Harry Kleinman

“I liked hanging out with friends outside of school and playing cricket or kicking the footy” – Mason Jones

“I enjoyed the movies, because we got to have hot chocolates, Milos, and tea” - Ella Evans

“At camp, I really enjoyed going sailing. It was fun when the speed picked up and you put your hand in the water” - Fred Heinrich

“What I enjoyed about camp had to be the sailing because all of my mates were there on the boat” - Ryan Van Boekel

What is something new that you learnt on camp?

“I learnt about how to sail and how difficult this activity is” – Liam Palmer

“I learnt how to sail a Catamaran” – Eloise Freeth & Sienna Gaunt

“I learnt how to sail and be the skipper” – Lachlan Akbar

“I learnt how to raft up when you might be stranded in your canoe or kayak” – Harry Smart

“I learnt how to canoe and kayak on my own” - Ella Evans

“I learnt a lot of things like sailing, kayaking and canoeing” - Fred Heinrich

“I learned how to sail and how to do a four person canoe” - Ryan Van Boekel

INTRODUCING 8B

This term 8B has been getting to know one another where students have been able to come and share the very best of themselves. 

We have been engaged in a variety of activities that foster both connection and enthusiasm. We’ve been gearing up to follow the Formula 1 series with a friendly competition, adding some excitement to our mornings. Our Wednesday Walks have been a great way to get moving and chat with friends, while small goal-setting activities have helped us focus on personal growth. Two talented students have impressed us with their guitar skills, bringing music into our morning (a Christmas concert has been promised!). As their teachers we always enjoy hearing about everyone’s weekend adventures, making our home group a lively and welcoming space.

Sarah Philp and Hannah Pech - Year 8B Homegroup teachers