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Year 11 Camp

Year 11 Camp. September 7-10, 2015 A Rite of Passage. What Will We Do?. 1 Night Camp Out=2 half days of hiking with a pack 1 night in residential accommodation. 1 night whole year level camp out on oval Combination of Higher Ground activities and All Saints directed activities. Groups.

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Year 11 Camp

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  1. Year 11 Camp September 7-10, 2015 A Rite of Passage

  2. What Will We Do? • 1 Night Camp Out=2 half days of hiking with a pack • 1 night in residential accommodation. 1 night whole year level camp out on oval • Combination of Higher Ground activities and All Saints directed activities

  3. Groups • Groups are arranged around Houses • Each House will be split into 2 mixed groups • Your tutor will supervise one group and your HOH will supervise the other. • You will do most activities this week as a House group • Cabins will be organised by Mr. Evans and will be based around House groups.

  4. Higher Ground Activities

  5. Comfortable Camping • Footwear-Shoes that you would be happy to run 10 km in. • Jeans are not comfortable to hike in • Your shirt needs sleeves and a collar • If you want it, you have to be willing to carry it on your own back. • Sleeping bag-borrow a small one • Clothes to hike 2 days in, clothes to sleep in and that’s all you need. • What do you want v what do you need.

  6. All Saints Activities • Session on personality / leadership • Journal Writing and Personal Qualities Pod • Rite of Passage Bonfire • House sports comps (touch and kickball) bring your House shirt

  7. Personal Qualities Pod • Each student in Year 11 will be creating a pod on camp that will be placed on a totem pole. The totem will stand in the Year 12 area for the duration of 2016. • Each person’s pod will be displayed House by House on the totem. • In service for this will be held over the next 3 weeks. Start thinking about what will go in your pod.

  8. Rites of Passage BonfireWednesday Night • Wednesday Night-Whole of Grade 11 Cohort back at camp • Bonfire • Getting rid of the past and moving into the future as part of the Grade 12 class of 2016

  9. Equipment List and other Information • Refer to the link below if you have any questions regarding the Year 11 camp. • Equipment list and program is on the intranet as well as information and ideas for the pods • http://higherground.com.au/?p=1071

  10. Why? • Prepare students mentally, physically and spiritually for their upcoming Year 12 year. • Explore issues relating to leadership, initiative, compassion, character and resilience • Further enhance House spirit • Further develop the connection that exists between student, the Head of House and the respective tutor. • Encourage the class of 2016 to work together and bond as a collective unit in preparation for the challenges that lie ahead

  11. Yr. 11 Camp 2013 – The Final Checklist Make sure you have packed all the items on the Higher Ground Camp list. • Make sure you bring no electronic devices. (Including Phones – there is no reception anyway) • Bring your House Shirt.

  12. Final Checklist Continued • Remember – no thongs – you must wear closed in shoes at all times so bring 2 pairs. One will get wet. • Have shirts that provide sun protection. Higher Ground will not let you take part in activities if you are in a loose singlet top. • Bring the items for your POD. (put them in this zip lock bag if you wish)

  13. Final Checklist Continued • Pack your positive attitude. • Monday September 7 – Bus Departs School at 7:00am • Thursday September 10 – Bus returns at 3:00pm • Friday September 11 – Enjoy a sleep in but all students must be at school by 12:00pm for Sport.

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