Year 5 Ballarat Camp

The Year 5 students have returned from their exciting adventure to Ballarat, which took place during the last week of Term 1. The trip was an incredible opportunity to explore life on the Goldfields.

Our journey began at our accommodation, where we focused on teamwork and overcoming our fears. Highlights included soaring on zip lines and stacking milk crates high into the sky! In our free time, we enjoyed group games like Heads Down, Thumbs Up, and a new favourite, Gaga Ball. We also participated in orienteering, discovering various locations and solving riddles around our campsite.

Day 3 was particularly memorable as we visited Sovereign Hill. Here, we explored the many jobs from the Goldfields era and even tried our luck at gold panning. Some students were fortunate to find flecks of gold while panning, leaving us wanting to find even more. Seeing a real gold bar was a definite highlight. The sweets demonstration left us all with watering mouths, and we were thrilled to taste some delicious treats.

We also experienced what schooling was like in the 1800s, trying our hand at writing with ink pens and examining artefacts from that period.

The Year 5 camp was a time of learning and growth. We made new friends, acquired new skills, and faced our fears, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.