Inter House Cross Country

This Friday, March 30, we will hold our annual Inter House Cross Country.  Students will have the opportunity to put their physical endurance and intestinal fortitude to the test as they compete against each other to complete the cross country course.  Should be a lot of fun!

Excitement abounds!

Well the day has finally arrived - almost!  Tomorrow we head off on our 3-day adventure camp at Meebun-bia Outdoor Education Centre.  It promises to be a great time and I am really looking forward to seeing the students challenge themselves and realise how much they are really capable of.  I am sure there will be lots of stories when we return on Thursday.  Until then, you can see more about Meebun-bia by watching the video below.

Duke of Edinburgh

I spent last weekend hiking through the Gold Coast hinterland with 15 Year 9 students who are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.  It was a fantastic weekend and I felt very privileged to spend this time with such a wonderful group of students.  Here are some pictures from our adventure:

Making camp and updating journals at the end of a big first day

The girls arriving at camp after a long day

Sunset from the camp site was magic

Making our way up to Apple Tree Park - the sign at the top said that we had just climbed a distance 20 stories shorter than the Q1

Time for another creek crossing - who will fall in this time?

The scenery along the way was truly amazing!

 A huge thank you to Ms McKean for her organisation and tireless efforts in ensuring this weekend was a great success.  Thank you also to Joel, Steve, and Robbo for your leadership and for the care that you showed the students during the trip.  I am really looking forward to the next one.

Duke of Edinburgh Hike

This weekend I will have the opportunity to hike through the Gold Coast hinterland with a group of Year 9 students who are working towards achieving their Duke of Edinburgh Award.  The 2-day hike will take us from Binna Burra to Springbrook, a total distance of around 35kms.  It promises to be a great weekend and I am really looking forward to seeing the students challenge themselves and get out of their comfort zones.

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