Year 7

In Year 7 the boys attend Alpine Ash Mountain Retreat which is located in Toolangi, near Healesville. In this traditional, time-honoured destination the boys stay for three nights and four days in modern accommodation. The camp gives each boy the opportunity to get to know his fellow classmates, Homeroom teachers and other staff in a friendly and adventurous environment, as they participate in the many activities including: a flying fox, indoor basketball, oval activities, bush hikes, a high rope course, orienteering, team building initiatives, talent quests, and the much loved dodge ball.

Year 8

The year 8 camp to Grantville Lodge on the last week of term 3 was a first for all of us. It was a new venue for the year 8’s and one that went really well. It is located in Grantville near Phillip Island. Over the four days we went on a ferry ride to Phillip Island, had fish and chips and played dodgeball on the beach. We did activities such as problem-solving challenges, ran through obstacle courses, rope courses and climbing challenges. We also went canoeing, surfing and hiking across Churchill Island. Some of us were successful in making our own damper by the campfire at night as well.

Year 9

Hiking Camp

In Term 1 of Year 9, all students attend a four day hiking camp in the picturesque Mt Baw Baw region. In order to build resilience, team work and leadership skills, students are split into small groups and required to plan, buy and cook all food during the camp. The groups must also set up and sleep in their own tents each night. In addition to hiking each day while carrying all their supplies and possessions, the boys participate in mountain bike riding and white water rafting. The camp is a fantastic opportunity for the boys to build strong relationships, experience challenges, develop new skills and experience the beauty of the natural world.

Alfred and Eli wrote an article about the 2021 camp that was published in the June edition of the North & West Melbourne News: link to article - see page 4

Canberra Trip

In Term 3 of Year 9, all students attend a week-long trip to the nation's capital, Canberra. This trip supports many aspects of the Curriculum, particularly in the areas of Civics, History and Science. While staying in a hostel in the centre of Canberra, students visit famous attractions such as Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, Questacon, the Australian Institute of Sport, the National Gallery and the National Museum of Australia. The trip is a fantastic opportunity for students to experience life in a different city, learn about our nation's capital and experience the adventure of travelling.