Camp Rubicon!!

On Monday 18th August, 24 students set off for an adventure at Rubicon Camp. During our trip to Rubicon, we picked up a group of 25 from Karingal Secondary who we're also sharing the experience of the camp. We arrived at camp Rubicon after a long and exciting journey. We were given our cabins and partners for the duration of the camp, we then came back out into The Hall where we all gathered and introduced ourselves briefly. We were given free time to meet and socialise with the students from Karingal, instantly we could see we had a lot in common and got along great.

We then moved of into our group activities, were we met our group leaders and a further introduction of the members of our group. Through out the 5 days we participated in some fantastic activities such as rockclimbing, skiing, high ropes corse, white water rafting, orienteering, bouldering, bike riding & free time activities. On the 2nd last day we got to pick a activity that we enjoyed the most out of all them.

Through out the camp we had a fantastic time and met some awesome as friends that we still have today. The camp staff were amazing and fun and hope we will get the opportunity to go on the camp again.

By Hayley + Jessica

Volleyball Superstars!!

Throughout the year, many students have participated in sporting activities. Volleyball was a major one for eight students. These students were Ashleigh, Tyler, Miranda, Ebony, Hayley, Lauren, Jessica and Emily. At the first level we played four schools. They were Rosebud, Mornington, Mt Eliza and Dromana. Throughout the day Rosebud was our greatest challenge, but we persisted and in the end we were successful, winning by a set. As we had defeated all four schools we were able to go to the Zone level.

At the zone level we only played one team, which was Carrum Downs. They put up and effort, but we managed to defeat them easily. We went into the Southern Zone level with excitement. On the day we played three schools from around Melboure. All three schools had amazing skills and great determination. With our persistence and going on the court with a great amount of excitement, we had a great win and alot of fun. Even though we didn't win the day we still felt like winners and even managed to get a cheer squad from the other boy teams. We are all pumped and ready for next year.

By Ash and Tyler

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Medieval Castles Have We!

Starting fresh on the 6th October, the class of 8B submerged themselves into the wonders of the Middle Ages. Beginning with the vikings, we learnt all about the Battle Of Hastings and Viking raids. The grade presented a variety of presentations on some of the most famous (or infamous) Danes, including Erik The Red and Leif Eriksson.

After the Norsemen, we were set to learn about the more famous part of Medieval times, involving fair maidens, knights and dragons. The class designed various castles, some of which I have put on display for you. We talked and watched videos on the structure of the average castle, discovering ways of which they created such architecture. We rediscovered how peasants dragged up massive stone slabs, and the function of basic pulleys and the first cranes.

By the end of our journey, we hope to have knowledge on the Viking era, Feudilism, Rights and Rituals of the Medieval people, and, of course, their mythology.

by Alia