On Thursday 31 October, the Year 8 students participated in their Big Day Out ‘Sweat Retreat’ led by the 8 Purple Project Team – Odessa, Madi, Marli and Eloise. This was part of our Humanities unit of work – budgeting and planning a day out for students.
Student feedback / highlights included:
‘When we walked into the Chocolate Factory, you saw lots of chocolate and we learnt how it was made. We could taste ice-cream, chocolate and even had hot chips for lunch. We could touch chocolate, hear people talking and laughing and smelt the sea.’
‘The Year 8 students went to Torquay Beach, it smelt like salty sea water and you could see people swimming. There was a battle of building sandcastles to win first place for lollies.’
‘We went to the beach and then the Chocolate Factory. At the beach we saw the beautiful water – there was lots of talking and laughing.’
‘The day was wonderful, we made new friends, we all got along, everyone enjoyed the ‘Tug of War’, we were engaged and participating.’
‘We made chocolate lollypops and decorated them – I am very proud of mine.’
‘Everyone was grateful and saying thank you for the great day.’
Therese Bourke
Wellbeing Community Leader Yr 08
