Glenbrae School Camp 2019

Camp is a special event for all our Year 7 and 8 students. It happens every two years and is memorable time for the students and the staff involved. 

At camp we learnt about,

• the Treaty of Waitangi
• the evolution of the flags of New Zealand
• the history of New Zealand places - Kerikeri and Russell
• the early settlers, whaling, missionaries

We also learnt how to 

• kayak
• develop friendships
• work in teams
• be resilient and cope with change and challenges
• be more independent
• have fun
• look out for each other
• respect our fauna 

An experience of a lifetime

Our camp this year was an amazing experience. We can not stop talking about our experiences and the fun times we had while we were away for camp. A full 5 days of challenges, laughs, struggles, learning and sharing. 

The activities we took part in were:

• Bushcraft
• Sleeping outdoors over night
• Kayaking
• Kerikeri Stone Store
• Kemp house
• Rewa's village
• Pomapplier Mission house
• Flagstaff hill
• Sailing
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds

As you can see from the list above we were very busy during our time in the Bay of Islands. We also had opportunities to view penguins and dolphins. Totally unplanned for but such an amazing experience. 

As well as extending our learning about early New Zealand history, we have also learnt so much more about how beautiful our country is and what it has to offer. All the people we met in the Bay of Islands were so kind and welcoming. We also became closer as friends and as a team. 

The staff who attended camp with us did a great job looking after our safety, guiding us when we needed guidance and also ensuring we were fed and prepared for lunch. Our special thanks would have to go to the staff of Adventure for Good. They were so knowledgeable and helpful to us. 

A special mention also goes to the parishioners of the St Ignatius church who donated so much money for us to go on this camp. We are so grateful for your kindness.

Yera 7&8 camp 2017

Week 5 is just around the corner and Room 7 are excited to be going on camp next week. We will leave on Monday at 9 am and return on Friday around 4 pm. 

We will be learning about the history of New Zealand, Maori culture and taking part in physical activities such as kayaking, sailing and much more.

We will be staying at a camping ground in Russell and we are excited to bond and share this wonderful experience with our peers and teachers. 

So many people put in their help either financially and through volunteering their time to help us with this camp. Our special thanks goes out to the St Ignatius church who donated so much money for us to go on camp.

Camp fundraising

Tomorrow we will be having another fundraising activity for our camp. We are calling out to all our parents, friends and whanau to come and support. We will wash your car with great care and we are also providing for the Saturday munchies by selling hot plates of food for $10. Hope to see you all here at Glenbrae School.