Year 10 Camp 2024 Highlights

This year, our Year 10 students headed out to the scenic Yanchep National Park for three days for a memorable adventure camp experience! Based in the recently restored Gloucester Lodge, the year group spent the time being challenged through a variety of outdoor activities and as they battled through the rainy weather all camp long.

Staying in the Yanchep National park allowed students to get outside and into nature by participating in the Treetops Adventures high ropes course, a tour of the Crystal Cave and Boomerang Gorge, hikes and even spotted a few koalas!

Time for rest and relaxation included beach games (plus a few brave souls who ventured into the icy water!) night games as a group and a scenic wildflower walk.

Not only did this camp provide an opportunity for adventure and fun; it is a key part of building community into our College’s year groups. As our students spent time making memories together on camp, we pray that they will continue to bond in a classroom environment – now and in the years to come.

Year 8 Salvation Army Homeless Sleepout

September saw our Year 8 students taking part in a Homeless Sleepout supported by the Salvation Army. This event aims to raise awareness around the challenges faced by unhoused Australians. For our students, this was a wonderful opportunity to grow in empathy and understanding towards members of our community who are doing it tough.

With little more than a sleeping bag, our students spent the night gaining firsthand experience into what sleeping rough can feel like. This was followed by a day of engagement in different community service activities, where our Year 8s were able to give back to our local community and continue to grow in compassion towards others.

We are so proud of our students and their willingness to love and serve their community!

Year 6 Camp Highlights

Ellenbrook Christian College Year 6 students have spent the last week of term away on camp in Albany, where they’ve had a fantastic time! A range of exciting activities has allowed our students to connect with nature, learn about the rich history of the Albany area, and participate in some healthy competition.

Day one began with laser tag, the perfect opportunity for our students to show off their strategy (and aiming) talents and build teamworking skills in a fun environment.

The Albany area is full of exciting learning opportunities related to the history of the region and its beautiful natural environment. Our Year 6 students visited the Brig Amity, where they discovered what life on board a convict ship was like and its links to the European settlement of WA. Students also learned about the history of whaling in the area and the impacts of that industry on our natural environment. They may have even spotted a whale or two in the Sound!

Moving outside, the they travelled to the Valley of the Giants to climb the treetop walk together, taking in the beauty of the karri trees. They also visited the Albany Wind Farm, experiencing the beautiful combination of coastal scenery and information on renewable energy. Did you know that the Wind Farm produces enough energy to power over 24,000 homes?

Other highlights of the camp included visiting the Albany War Memorial and playing rounds of ping pong back at the camp grounds. It has been a memorable experience for everyone, filled with fun and making memories together!