JUNIOR SCHOOL MARCH NEWSLETTER REPORT 

The year is moving along quickly and we are almost at the end of term 1 already.  

Life in the Junior School is progressing along nicely, the year 7 students have fallen into the day-to-day routine of life at a Secondary School. We’re approaching assessment time although as this is written the students have been undertaking NAPLAN. 

Our year 7 camp was a great success. On the 28th of February 67 year seven students and 8 staff members departed Greenvale Secondary College for Kangaroobie Campsite down on the Great Ocean Road. The students got away from the heat of Melbourne and enjoyed cooler conditions thanks to the water being so close. There were many new and unique activities the students could take part in. Getting out on the river in the canoe was fun although some groups struggled to navigate their vessel. Being a working farm, students were able to see what life on a cattle farm was really like. One group of lucky students were even able to witness and assist in the birth of a calf. There were many highlights, but we asked some students what they thought was the best moment of camp and here are their responses:

• “My camp highlight was the game of life and death.” 
• “My favourite activity was the farm animals as I got to go in the back of a trailer and explore the farm while feeding the animals.”  
• “I would rate it five stars as nothing went wrong and it was pure fun.” 

The campers returned on Friday March 1, ready for a sleep but full of smiles and fun stories. 

After the fun of camp, the next milestone for the year 7 students was completing their NAPLAN. The students handled their third round of NAPLAN testing well. The results of this assessment will be released later in the year.  

The year 8 students have continued to move along nicely, a reminder that their camp adventure days are coming up in term 2 and 3. If your child wishes to attend, please sign up through Compass.  

With the autumn holidays approaching soon we hope the students have a restful break.  

YEAR 7 CAMP