Year 10 students work together to map their route at Mt Stirling National Park
Year 10 students celebrate reaching elevation at Mt Stirling National Park in February.
Setting up camp and contemplating the stunning environment at Mt Stirling National Park.
Taking in the surroundings of Mt Stirling National Park, Newhaven College Year 10 students appreciate how lucky they are to have such an incredible experience.
Year 5 students Amelia Russo, Rylee Dunk, Grace Bailey, Sienna Ellery and Abigail Coulthurst enjoyed the opportunity to dress up at Sovereign Hill in 2024.
Newhaven College Year 2 students enjoy their first overnight camp, right on the school grounds, in 2024. Lily Cotterell, Milla Kirkhope, Airlie Lewandowski and Harper Van Brummelen bonded over the experience.
Year 10 students from Newhaven College recently headed to Mount Stirling for a school camp.
The college said the benefits of school camps for students of all ages cannot be underestimated.
"Connection with nature, developing resilience, greater independence and building relationships are just some of the many advantages of a school camp experience.
"At their best camps can be transformative experiences that leave a lasting impact on students' lives," the college stated.
For Newhaven College Principal Tony Corr, the benefits of camps provided by the College are clear.
"Camps remain a central part of the school experience. Whilst other educational sectors have had to compromise or remove camp programs, Newhaven continues to offer valuable overnight and camp experiences tailored for each year level," he says.
At the recent Mount Stirling camp, attended by 86 students and nine staff, students enjoyed perfect weather as they challenged themselves in the Victorian high country.
"Being away from home and away from their creature comforts is a profound challenge for many young people these days," Head of Senior School Brett Torstonson said.
"Nevertheless, most of our Year 10 cohort embraced the outdoors, challenged themselves both physically and mentally, and returned to school the following week wiser and better for the experience, and hopefully with a greater appreciation for all that exists in the great outdoors."
Camps at Newhaven College begin in Year 2, when the students enjoy a sleepover on campus. After a display by the CFA, pizza and a movie, they snuggle in together in the Junior School Assembly area. The Year 5 camp to Sovereign Hill is always a highlight of the school calendar, and of course, Year 9 have the opportunity to experience Melbourne with the City Sites camp and the memorable Wollangarra hike and camp.
All camp experiences are included in the College tuition fees.
For more information about Newhaven College's curriculum and extra-curricular activities, visit the website, or visit the school at the Open Day (March 15) or a College tour.
