The Year 8 Surf Camp at Anglesea was a fantastic experience for all involved, filled with challenge, growth and plenty of fun. Across the camp, students had the opportunity to try new activities, including surfing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Skateboarding, Hiking and many more. All students embraced the chance to step outside of their comfort zones. 

It was particularly pleasing to see the way students supported and encouraged one another throughout the camp. Whether it was cheering each other on in the water or offering reassurance during more challenging moments, the strong sense of teamwork and inclusivity was evident.

Camps like these provide valuable opportunities for students to develop resilience, independence and confidence, and our Year 8 cohort should be very proud of the way they represented themselves.

A sincere thank you goes to all staff who attended for their time, energy and care in supporting the students across the camp. A special thank you to Kirsty Barnes for her outstanding organisation and preparation, which ensured the camp ran so smoothly.

We look forward to seeing students continue to build on these experiences back at school.

Student Reflections

Alice Brown - This year's camp was the most extraordinary camp I have ever been on. From nighttime chats to knockouts on the surfboard (that somehow were more fun than actually surfing!), I had so much fun and made so many memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.  I also loved the big swing -  just feeling like you were flying.  Also, the times when all the groups came together for lunches, dinners and breakfasts. It was so fun hearing about the activities that everyone did. This camp cemented friendships that will last forever and made me extremely excited for the year ahead.

William O'Day - Year 8 camp was a blast, it had awesome activities like surfing, S.U.P (Stand Up Paddleboarding), giant swing, mountain bike riding, overnight hikes and way more fun and exciting activities. This camp really helped me and many of my peers grow courage, strength and independence, meet new friends, grow tighter bonds with our current friends and all round have a great time. Personally my favourite part was the giant swing because I got to push myself beyond my limits and feel how great it felt after I did. In conclusion, Year 8 camp was a time for growth, pushing your limits, bonding with friends and fun.

Grace Sinclair - Camp at Anglesea was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity - a chance to try new things, push ourselves beyond our comfort zones, and connect with people we may not usually spend time with every day. From the electrifying giant swing, to the quiet determination of the hike, every activity offered something memorable. Each of us walked away with at least one stand out moment, whether it was being able to stand up on a surfboard or simply enjoying time with friends between activities. It was a camp that brought us together, challenged us, and left us with stories to talk about for a long time to come.

Matilda Gibson - My time on Year 8 camp was absolutely amazing, from onsite activities like the giant swing and crate climb, to surfing down at Anglesea main beach, I enjoyed every moment of it. Some highlights for me would definitely be the giant swing, going all the way to the top and my classmates encouraging me was definitely a favourite. And surfing, while being difficult, I had so much fun and I even stood up on the board a few times! Other than the activities during the day, free time was also amazing and a time to bond with my classmates and make new friends. There was movie night, games night, cricket, volleyball, basketball, simply talking with friends and much more. During my time on camp, I learned a lot about my new classmates and who they are as people. Overall, I had so much fun and I wish it wasn't over!