Saturday, 7 September 2013

Camp

Our fabulous camp last week had so many highlights, I know I won't remember them all! I could not have been more proud of every one of the children of Room 12 - they showed exceptional resilience (yes, the weather was awful!), wonderful co-operation (often with people they wouldn't normally choose to work with), great initiative, and above all happiness, the smiles on their faces at times were priceless.
We didn't modify any of the activities due to weather, the children just put up with the wet and cold. Some went off-road mountain biking for the first time, most climbed higher than they ever had before (three girls in Room 12 got to the top of the highest tree!), many played a game of adapted rugby totally initiated by the children, controlled by the children, with all playing wonderfully together.
The head instructor of Activity Hanmer asked if these children were part of a 'special class'. He couldn't get over their ability to work together and listen to each other.
I can't say enough about these children, they truly are special.

Thanks for giving me so many wonderful highlights in Hanmer.
Ms Saxon.

The A Team raising the flag after completing Mission Impossible!

Mountain biking

The A Team heading along the mountain biking track

The blue girls preparing to climb trees



Fabulous co-operative skills on show at all times

Conal returns from a muddy mountain bike ride

On top of a misty Conical Hill

Ella climbing high

Evie showing great climbing form

Leighton on his way up. He was AMAZING at off road mountain biking!

Madoka ready to ride

What a group of posers!




What a fabulous camp!!
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  1. Anonymous13 September 2013 at 16:34

    A huge thanks to the teachers and parents that went on camp who made it memorable for our children. Anita Sepsy (Conals Mum)

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  2. Grin And Bear It14 September 2013 at 19:59

    It was a fantastic camp everybody. Thank you.
    Just remember the two most important safety rules if you ever meet a bear:
    1. Always go in the opposite direction to the bear.
    2. Never shoot the bear with your dart gun.
    Best wishes, The Bear Story Teller.

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  3. Anonymous18 September 2013 at 18:33

    Camp was really fun! My favourite thing was doing the mountain biking and Mission Impossible!

    From Sam C.

    PS - Dad's favourite bit was being in charge of the treats on the Conical Hill Walk.....

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    1. Anonymous19 September 2013 at 16:57

      Awesome reflection Sam, and Sam's Dad! I agree the treats WERE tasty!!!
      R.H

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