Camp is an important aspect of our Education Outside the Classroom Programme which provides valuable opportunities for students to experience and learn about the outdoors. Camps are planned every year for all students in Years Four, Five and Six.

This year our Year Six students spent a week in the Hunua Ranges where they took part in activities such as a high ropes course, abseiling, kayaking, orienteering, archery and raft building. Additionally, a fun day was spent at Sonshine Ranch where students experienced horse riding, a flying fox through the bush and a water confidence course. Trained instructors supervised all activities at this camp.

Every year the Year Five students spend three days at the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre at Long Bay. Under the supervision of trained instructors, they have the opportunity to take part in a range of team and individual challenges such as sailing, surfing, kayaking and abseiling.

CAMP FORMS and INFORMATION FOR 2012

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Year 4 Camp Programme 2012
Commences ~ 7.45 am on Thursday 15 March.

Camp will start at 7.45 am on Thursday 15 March. The children will meet their teachers and ‘tribe’ leaders in the hall. They will then be bussed to the ferry building where they will catch the 9.15am ferry to Rangitoto Island.

Over on the island the children will complete ‘tribal challenges’ including conquering the volcano, team building activities and a series of questions to challenge their thinking.

We will return to Auckland on the 3.30pm ferry where we will be brought back to school by bus.

When back at school the children will organise themselves into their tent groups. A parent will be assigned to each tent for safety reasons. The evening programme will be held in the hall and will consist of singing, games and entertainment before supper and lights out at (or before) 9.30pm.

On Friday the children will complete a series of fun problem-solving challenges in their Tribes.

Camp will officially finish at 3.00pm and parents are welcome to pick their child up from the school hall.

The main aims of camp are to help children have fun and work together and develop independence. However, we will not hesitate to contact you should the need arise. Stuart will be contactable throughout the duration of the camp on 0275871861.