Landsborough SS camp is a hit

LANDSBOROUGH State School Year 5 and 6 students recently headed off to Emu Gully near Helidon for their annual school camp. The activities at Emu Gully are purpose-built for developing teamwork and leadership and are typically based around ANZAC events. Students undertook activities to replicate experiences of soldiers during war, including the ‘Tunnel Rats of Vietnam’, ‘Siege of Tobruk’ and the ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’. Each program focuses on the character values of Courage, Mateship, Sacrifice and Perseverance and are professionally facilitated to enhance learning outcomes, both in the moment and with application to real life.

A highlight of the camp was where students immersed themselves in the mud pit of a simulated ‘Kokoda Track’, helping each other out and learning how to accommodate all the different capabilities within the group.

They showed great resilience, determination, and teamwork.

After three big days of adventure and challenging tasks, it was time to return home.

All the students, despite the demanding program, came away with a smile and a real sense of achievement. It is an experience that students will remember for life, where lots of brilliant memories were made!