school camps

Year 8 groups marched off to camp at Port Waikato. We had such a great time out and about with all the different activities on offer.

Day 1 saw us hiking up a huge mountain, so steep we had to pull ourselves up with ropes! That night, everyone was made to walk the Burma Trail in the dark. It was terrifying and the parents had way too much fun trying to scare us. The next morning was a challenge as we didn't get much sleep the night before. We had a fun-filled day of activities including BMX racing, archery, and rock climbing. 

At the end of last term our Year 7’s headed out to Camp Adair for 3 days of fun filled adventure.  It was such a fantastical experience which everyone really enjoyed.  

Some of the highlights included the confidence course, mudslide, archery, outdoor cooking and raft building. The evenings were filled with camp concerts and team building games which meant our days were long but totally worthwhile.  Sleep was not really a priority on the first night, however everyone was tucked up in bed and quiet at a reasonable hour on the second night.

This term your child will be going to Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges near Papakura. The camp's objectives are to provide the children with experiences that are educational, challenging, and fun. Based around the school's mission statement to develop resilient, compassionate and responsible members of our community.

We will be heading out to camp in Week 11 of this term.

Camp 1: Monday 12th April - Wednesday 14th April Rooms 11, 12, 13, 14, 26, 27, 28
Camp 2: Wednesday 14th April - Friday 16th April Rooms 1, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18

Please find Year 7 Camp Equipment List

Please find Year 7 Camp Rules

Rooms 21 & 22 had an amazing three days away in sunny Mangawhai for their camp.  Students thrived with the challenges they faced & learned important team work skills, they especially enjoyed the waterslide, playing in the water & cooking their own dinners.  They would like to thank all the parents who went with them for making the camp such a success!

460 Year 7 students had a thoroughly great time at camp this month.

Students were challenged to break out of their comfort zone attempting activities such as high trapeze, postie walk, flying kiwi, confidence course, kayaking, archery, burma trail and mudslides!

The yummy dinners were delicious including nachos and butter chicken, some people had thirds!