Year 9 Camp

Year 9 Girls Camp- The Summit

A brave group of Year 9 girls from both Melton and Cobblebank campuses recently returned from an unforgettable adventure at The Summit in Trafalgar, where they embraced challenge, courage, and camaraderie across three action-packed days. Despite the wintery weather, the camp offered students the chance to push well beyond their comfort zones and discover just how capable they truly are.

Throughout the camp, the students took part in a range of high-adrenaline activities, including abseiling, the giant swing, high wire, and the Monster Mud Run. Whether it was conquering heights, working as a team, or tackling tough terrain, each challenge provided an opportunity to grow in confidence, resilience, and leadership.

None of this would have been possible without the amazing staff team who planned every detail and cheered the girls on at every obstacle. Our teachers and support staff modelled the spirit they hoped to inspire, and their dedication ensured that every student felt safe, supported and empowered.

A heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who gave their time and energy to create such a memorable experience. Your commitment turned a great camp into an extraordinary one.

The Summit experience helped strengthen friendships, foster teamwork, and create memories that will last well beyond Year 9. Congratulations to all for their incredible spirit and determination—you should be very proud of what you achieved!

Year 9 Boys Take on Thrilling Challenges at Roses Gap Adventure Camp

The Year 9 boys from Melton and Cobblebank embarked on an exciting outdoor adventure camp at Roses Gap, located in the stunning Grampians National Park. The camp offered a fantastic opportunity for the students to step out of their comfort zones, build teamwork skills, and enjoy some unforgettable experiences.

Under the expert guidance of friendly instructors, the boys tackled a range of challenging activities designed to push both their physical and mental limits. These included:

• Abseiling: Harnessed up and ready, the students descended beautiful natural rock walls carefully selected to suit their age and skill level. It was a great challenge that rewarded them with a sense of accomplishment and stunning views.

• Giant Swing: At a towering 19 meters high, the Giant Swing was an adrenaline-pumping highlight. Team members pulled each other up to the chosen height before the thrilling countdown and release sent everyone flying through the air.

• Crate Stack: This activity challenged the boys to work closely as a team to stack crates as high as possible without toppling. It was a fun and nerve-testing exercise in balance, communication, and cooperation.

The camp not only allowed the boys to experience thrilling outdoor adventures but also helped them develop resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence in a breathtaking natural setting. Everyone returned with stories of personal triumphs, new friendships, and unforgettable memories.

Well done to all the Year 9 boys for their enthusiasm and determination — Roses Gap certainly proved to be the perfect place to reach for new heights!

Student reflections

Roses Gap

On camp, we participated in a number of different activities. These activities were crate stack, vertical playpen, giant swing, abseiling and low ropes. I found both the giant swing and crate stack the best, as both of which gave me the opportunity to exercise teamwork, communication and develop bonds among my peers. By going to camp I learnt how valuable long-lasting relationships are. Going through all kinds of activities and events with the people around me allowed me to truly appreciate how blessed I am to know and be with everybody that was with me. The camp taught me it's a gift to have memories with the people I value. As a group we all learnt how to solve problems, push through challenges, and work through difficulties. This camp served as a way to form strong bonds, good relationships and create long-lasting memories, and it's something none of us will ever forget.

Nathaniel – Yr 9 student, Cobblebank

The Summit

Our experience at The Summit Camp was exciting and most definitely unforgettable. We challenged ourselves on the giant swing, worked with others during our teamwork activities and all of us had an unforgettable time playing laser tag. Crossing the sky bridge definitely tested our courage and our strength. Lots of us crossed it without any issues but some slipped off. We also used this camp to help us face our fears and to step out of our comfort zones. Overall, this camp was great, filled with adventure and growth.

Jessica and Chloe – Yr 9 students, Cobblebank

My time at camp was amazing, it was fun and enjoyable. I enjoyed my activity group which we called ourselves, “The Cliques.” It was full of laughter and many jokes. Our days were eventful and packed with new activities that we have never done before. I enjoyed the night activities as we had a trivia night and got to paint. Camp allowed us to create many new memories and get closer with one another. One of my favourite memories would have to be the mud run. We had to crawl and jump through large puddles of mud, although it was gross, it was a very exciting and memorable experience.

Dawt – Yr 9 student, Cobblebank