2015 School Magazine

YEAR 9 MARRAPATTA Year 9 camp involved many different and exciting activities, such as canoeing, bike riding, high ropes courses, campout, and cooking your own food. Throughout camp, girls overcame fears and pushed past their limits, whether it was on the water canoeing or up in the air on the high ropes course. Everyone was able to leave camp knowing at least one new thing, for example, how to master the rhythm of canoeing or how to battle the cold weather while sleeping in a tent. We spent two nights camping out. We had to bring all the necessities for those two nights out, however, we had to remember not to over pack as that would mean carrying unnecessary things for two days. On the second night of campout, everyone in the group watched the sun go down and the moon come up. As a class we took photos, talked and shared stories from that day. Camp was an experience that every Year 9 girl will never forget. IMOGEN ROSS (9O)

Year 9 camp focused on interdependence! I have loved this camp as I have built stronger friendships with my class. My favourite activity that demonstrated interdependence was the high ropes activity ‘All Aboard’, which required a lot of trust and working together while under pressure. I focused on being more trusting of others and trusting myself to do things. I have been a supportive and encouraging companion to my team mates through different aspects of camp. The stars on campout have been an absolute natural wonder, I have truly realised the beauty of having space in the wild and being

able to hear myself think. ANNABEL RYAN (9E)

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YEAR 10 MARRAPATTA SASKIA ROBERTS (10L) AND NIKITA USCINSKI (10L) On 3 August, the class groups of 10G, H and J eagerly climbed onto the Marrapatta Coach, which whisked us away to the beautiful Outdoor Education Centre. Year 10 had the option to participate in either the Noosa Trails bike riding, the Noosa River canoeing or the Mary Valley multi-journey. We selected the Noosa Trails bike riding journey, and had a very physically challenging, yet extremely entertaining, week. On our first day at Marrapatta, we experienced the mentally and physically challenging high ropes course. Although it was, in some cases, terrifying, it was a very beneficial experience, which set a good foundation for trusting and befriending our peers. On the second day, we set off for our first day of proper bike riding. It was more laborious than we anticipated. Many of us fell off our bikes, crashed into bushes, and made friends with one too many trees. The second day was by far the most difficult. We started the day off by making our way up, what some people call ‘Positive Growth Mindset Hill’ or ‘Muffin Mountain’, but the most accurate description of it is ‘Killer Hill’. It was for many of us, the most strenuous part of the whole journey, but as soon as we were rewarded with muffins at the top, the pain and suffering was forgotten. After this point, some groups lost their way, yet under expert navigation by

Team Chester, we made it to a very beautiful checkpoint and got our tans on while awaiting the arrival of the other not-so-fortunate teams. The last day of riding was the most enjoyable, as we were surrounded by beautiful rainforest and got our first taste of mud! We finished the day with a surprisingly arduous, yet absolutely stunning walk up Mount Cooroora. The teachers then rewarded us with delicious cakes, which we devoured in a matter of seconds. The whole experience was very rewarding and character-building, and completely blew us away. If we were given the chance, we would do it all again.

CURRICULUM