FIVE YEAR

Year 5 Camp to Tallebudgera

In week 5 term 3 2022, the year 5 cohort went to Tallebudgera for 3 days and 2 nights. When we got there, we were greeted with a warm welcome and a tour. We were told the rules, out of bounds areas, what things would often occur, and what to do in case of emergency. After the explanations, we were sorted into cabins with up to 5 other people. Later we were given our pin code for our cabins and sorted out our luggage.

Activities we did at Tallebudgera included body boarding, rock climbing, and catapulting. Other activities were canoeing, beach games, and team rescue. If we finished any one of our activities early, we were allowed free time for a bit with our friends. After dinner activities were trivia night and movie night.

Often meals we ate were breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which were optional for what we wanted to eat. The cooks also provided allergy free food for those allergic to anything that may be contained in the main meals. After each session of activities, we had morning/afternoon tea if they were halfway through to a meal. After dinner, we had the privilege to have supper which was milo and cookies or if some had food allergies, they had milk and a mandarin. Many of the students became closer friends with those in their cabins or that they had not talked to much. Each and everyone one of us enjoyed the activities we were included in. We all had a delightful time.

High School Lessons

This year Year 5’s have had the opportunity to go to the high school for lessons every fortnight. It has been an amazing experience meeting new teachers and going to new classrooms. We have participated in Hospitality, Science, Wood Technology and Art.

Hospitality was great fun for Year 5. We got the chance to learn new recipes, work with new people, learn to use different equipment, and eat lovely food.

Science has been a wonderful experience for us. We have loved using all the equipment and doing experiments, learning new things, and seeing amazing chemical reactions right before our eyes.

Wood Technology has been a different lesson to the others, but it was very enjoyable. We have got to show off our skills using tools such as band saw, sander, metal rule and a chisel. We have also got to create an amazing wooden coaster holder. There have been lots of fun times in this class and we all have really enjoyed it.

Art is a creative, fun class that everyone enjoys. We love being creative and showing our hidden talents. The art pieces we do are fun, and they vary in style. We have made collage, done scratch art and created illusion art. We love art and we cannot wait to do it again next year.

We have loved all our high school lessons this year. From walking into the art room to using the saw in wood technology we cannot wait to do these all again next year and in High School. These opportunities are really important and amazing because it shows to us what we can do in high school and it gets us prepared for the future.

Mini Vinnies

Each year Year 5 take on the role of Mini Vinnies for the college. Mini Vinnies empowers primary school students to become advocates within their school and local community by putting their values into action. This year we worked together with the AMMA group to raise awareness, much needed funds and materials for various appeals. We started the year off with the much-loved Easter Egg Raffle, followed by the Winter Appeal, Christmas appeal and Multidraw Raffle.

Thankyou to all families and students who supported this initiative throughout the year, you have made a difference.