From the moment we arrived, students embraced every opportunity—whether it was trying something new, cheering each other on, or simply sharing a delicious meal together. The Year 6s tackled challenges with enthusiasm, worked as a team, and encouraged one another every step of the way.

One of the highlights was the horse program. Students were introduced to horse care, learning how to approach, groom, mount, ride, and dismount. They practised walking and trotting with confidence and even spent a peaceful morning watching a skilled trainer work patiently with a spirited young horse.

Puzzles, Herding, and Building

The Amazing Race kept everyone on their toes, solving puzzles while dodging teachers ready to spring a surprise challenge. On the low ropes, students relied on teamwork and trust to navigate the course, while sheep herding proved more difficult than expected, with uncooperative sheep testing everyone’s patience. Shelter building brought out creativity and archery tested our aim, with some impressive apple hits.

During the bushwalk, students connected with God’s creation, learning about native flora and fauna and pausing at a high point to call out the quintessential Aussie: “Cooee!” They spent a few minutes in complete silence, soaking in the beauty and majesty of the natural world—a quiet reminder of God’s handiwork all around us. It truly was a camp to remember!

“There are so many fun activities at camp. First, there was horse riding in the arena, which was so much fun! In one of the paddocks, we got to do sheep herding. You had to run around to herd the sheep from one paddock to another – but there was one lazy sheep named Luke. He didn’t want to move at all! Low ropes and archery were also great, although the archery hurt your fingers. One more thing – the horse manure. There was a lot, and it smelled!” – Kuot

Mrs Tanya Otto, Year 6 Teacher

With over-the-top characters, outrageous motives, and a script full of twists and turns, the production was an unforgettable night of mystery and mayhem.

From the moment the curtain rose, the students took the audience on a hilarious ride through a murder investigation filled with eccentric suspects, dramatic confessions, and comic misunderstandings. The energy on stage was electric, with each performer fully embracing the heightened style of melodrama and delivering their lines with comedic timing and bold characterisation.

A Team Performance

But the success of the production went far beyond the performances. It was a full team effort, with students taking charge of every element of the show. They designed and created the costumes, constructed an imaginative set filled with quirky details, and prepared props that perfectly matched the play’s tone. Hair and makeup added even more flair, while the lighting and sound team created just the right atmosphere to bring the world of the play to life.

The dedication, creativity, and collaboration shown by the students in every aspect of the production was outstanding. Their commitment to excellence and their passion for the Performing Arts were evident in every scene.

Congratulations to the entire Year 10 Drama class for putting on a polished, laugh-out-loud performance that showcased their talent and teamwork. Murder in the Knife Room was a roaring success and a wonderful celebration of what young performers can achieve when they throw themselves wholeheartedly into the creative process.

Miss Chloe Baker – High School Performing Arts Teacher

Over three days at Nunyara Conference Centre in sunny Belair, the students immersed themselves in a range of activities that stretched and challenged them, made them think and feel, and had them running, jumping and climbing. With a strong focus on teamwork and building relationships, the students found that “it really allowed us to connect and make new friendships,” and it was “great for branching out” (and not just in the Beyond Limits tree climb!).

While some activities will always be a highlight (shooting your friends with foam-tipped arrows in the paintball-style Archery Tactics is hard to beat), some real stand-outs from this year’s camp included the team scavenger hunt (where hilarity ensued as hidden talents were revealed) and Pastor Jeremy’s famous camp quiz night. Tensions were high at its conclusion, as only half a point separated the tables in first and third place, and the final victors had to be decided in a very dramatic Nerf-gun shootout!

Building Relationships

“The activities were good, the food was good, the site is good”, said one student, and while I have to agree, I’d also add “the people were great”. The Year 11s really embraced the challenge set before them: to spend the camp looking out for one another, working together, and building each other up. They considered how they contributed to each other’s lives, and how they could allow others to input into theirs. In one of the camp’s final activities, they exchanged letters of encouragement with people they’d been looking out for and getting to know across the three days. It was wonderful to see how seriously they took it, and how much their encouragement blessed those around them.

After such a wonderful trip, it was difficult to bring it to an end. Still, memories continue, relationships grow, and life moves on. In the words of one happy camper… “cya next episode”!

Mr Jordan Rose – Year 11 Coordinator

Flinders University Open Days 2025 – Flinders University

• Bedford Park Campus – July 25-26 (Fri & Sat)
• Adelaide City Campus – July 27 (Sun)

Adelaide University Open Days 2025 – Adelaide University

• Adelaide City Campus – July 27 (Sun)
• Magill Campus – August 13 (Wed)
• Mawson Lakes & Roseworthy Campus – August 17 (Sun)

Tabor College Open Day – Tabor

Adelaide Campus – July 27 (Sun) 12pm – 4pm

Torrens University Australia Open Day in Adelaide

Wakefield Street Campus – August 23 (Sat) 10am – 12:30pm

Mrs Bronwen Burleigh – Pathways Coordinator