Wyrallah Road Public School logo

Wyrallah Road Public School

Wyrallah Road Public School

Opportunity Care Quality Success

Telephone02 6621 3363

Emailwyrallahrd-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Year 5 Camp Koinonia 2018

Will it or won’t it rain? Despite all the rain last week and even on our bus ride to camp, we were met with beautiful weather at Evans Head. On arrival, we learnt the Camp Koinonia rules/expectations and were told our activity and accommodation groups. We then unpacked our gear before a delicious lunch followed by a busy afternoon of activities. Our Prac Teachers tested our knowledge with a trivia night at which Miss Eakin and Mr Mussett reunited to form 5/6ME and they won!!!

We woke to a beautiful second day and enjoyed challenging ourselves with many new experiences - sand sculpting, circus skills, surfing, a vertical wall challenge, stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, swinging in the chapel and laser tag. The night activity saw students share their skills in the WRPS Talent Show. The students demonstrated a variety of talents including comic sketches, dances, gymnastics, singing, ballet dancing, magic tricks and send-ups of the teachers.

Our last day was busy and despite having to pack up in the morning, we still had two activities to complete before returning home. The students are commended for their wonderful efforts, behaviour and attitudes. Most pushed themselves outside their comfort zones overcoming previous obstacles such as a fear of heights, trying something new (including food) but especially being away from home for an extended period. They were wonderful role models of the school. Thank you to the parents who encouraged and supported their child’s involvement at the camp.

“I loved spending time with my friends and also surfing.” Kitana

“Swinging in the Capel was really, really good.” Jack

“I loved spending time with my friends and doing stand-up paddle boarding.” Nadine

“I really liked doing the vertical wall. I was good to do something I hadn’t done before.” Riley

To see more images please click on this link.