A highlight of the term has been the Year 5 and 6 camps, which have recently concluded. The camps were a fantastic success, with the Year 6 students particularly enjoying the sailing activities. The overall camping experience was a standout, providing students with valuable opportunities to build teamwork, independence, and long-lasting memories.
It is fantastic to see all students getting involved in school life. Our much-anticipated school musical is now only a few weeks away, and excitement is building as students and staff work together to prepare for what promises to be a vibrant and entertaining event.
Sustainability Week was also a highlight this term, with students enthusiastically participating in a range of hands-on activities. They planted basil and tomatoes in our Junior school garden, tried their hand at the smoothie bike, and painted reusable eco bags. It was a wonderful reminder of the importance of making sustainable choices in our everyday lives.
Finally, some of our talented students took part in singing at the Star Ball, an event that supports a worthy cause. It was heartening to see our students perform with such enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoy the experience.
Lisa Doyle
Head of Junior School
Year 5 Education Camps
The Year 5 students embarked on their first Outdoor Education Program at HRS during Week 2 of Term 2. They were all very excited to get amongst the variety of activities that they had on offer!
First on the cards was a session of Rock Climbing and Bouldering at Gecko Climb which gave the students an opportunity to challenge themselves on a variety of different climbs and bouldering puzzles.
We then made our way to Woorabinda Scout Camp which is where we would set up camp for the next couple of nights in the NT wilderness. A classic sausage sizzle on the BBQ for dinner and then a Toad Bust afterwards was a fantastic way to finish the first day of Year 5 Camp!
The next day started with an awesome Ranger session from Natasha, with the students learning lots about the native flora and fauna from around the NT and also had lots of activities to complete as well. The afternoon was full of fun activities with some fish feeding at Howard Springs Nature Reserve with the local Rangers and then some adventure-based play in the waterfall pools and adventure park!
Once we were at camp again, we got straight into cooking dinner on the Trangia stoves! With this being most of the Year 5’s first time cooking on a Trangia there was lots to learn. However, the Year 5’s took on this challenge and succeeded brilliantly with cooking and cleaning all done within a couple of hours which could be a record?
The next day started with an incredible Indigenous session with Trent Lee, where the Year 5’s got to throw spears and make fire using fire sticks! Overall, a fantastic experience for their first camp and it has set them up well for the Outdoor Education Programs in their future years at Haileybury Rendall School!
Ben Hibbert
Outdoor Ed Coordinator
