The Year 10 VET Sport and Recreation students this year have already hiked in the high country and skiied at Falls Creek, while last week they were in the surf on the Victorian coast.
All aspects of the camps were organised by the students — from deciding what activities to do and where to go, to booking these activities and accommodation, planning all staff and camp paperwork, risk assessment, budgeting, etc. This fits in perfectly with the various aspects of the course.
My class went to Phillip Island, while Mr Murray’s class went to Queenscliff and Torquay, where some of the students swam with dolphins and seals.
Here are some student reflections from the camp at Phillip Island:
Throughout Term 4, the Year 10 Sport and Rec class has been organising a camp to expand our knowledge of the industry. On 29 October, we headed to Phillip Island. On the first day, lunch was provided from the catering group, which I was involved in. We had fish and chips with the bright sunshine, surrounded by seagulls and with the water in front us. Our first activity was surfing, with some of the boys organising our lesson. It was the first time surfing for many of us, so we were very excited to hit the water. Instructors told us how to catch a wave and how to stand up. Some of us got smashed by the waves, but we were always smiling. Everyone helped out for dinner as we were cooking our barbecue in front of the beach. The next day started with sand duning. We had our last surf lesson, with massive waves. We learnt many things on how to organise a camp and make sure it fits everyone's needs and wants. — Ebony Smark (Year 10 Bronze)
Surf camp did not disappoint. Our Sport and Rec class decided we would adventure down to Phillip Island. This camp was different — we had to plan the whole thing ourselves, but with activities like sand duning and surfing we knew we were in for a good time. Staying in Cowes, surfing at Smiths Beach, duning at Woolamai and having lunch at San Remo, we travelled the whole island. I learnt that a lot of time and effort goes into planning camps, and there's more than what meets the eye. — Bridget Deed (Year 10 Jade)
Students in the Year 10 Sport and Recreation class organised a camp for one night and two days. The group had hit the waves at 1pm on the Monday to get a high tide and some not-so-high waves. Everybody got up, catching a few waves each, while others (Mr Beard) caught every wave possible, working like a machine. We went sand duning at 9am, where some people ate the sun, while others ate the sand. The group had organised a second surf session where the tide was low and the waves were huge, resulting in lots of party waves and plenty of nose-dives and even more free-flying surfboards. — Angus Hayes (Year 10 Bronze)
