Student Reflections:
Horizon Camp was a super exciting and fun three-day adventure for us in 9A and 9B. On the first day we went caving. It was a bit challenging, but the whole trip was awesome and very fun. At camp, we did lots of fun activities like a commando course (with a mud pit!), abseiling, electronic fox hunting, and even a MasterChef challenge where we cooked desert and our teachers judged them at the end of the night. The MasterChef judging was very brutal but left us all laughing. On our way back home, we got to do indoor rock climbing at Hardrock Climbing in the city, this was a new experience but fantastic. Going in the mud pit and cooking our own meals everyday pushed me out of my comfort zone a little, but it was also a great time, and it helped our friendship grow and teamwork too. Overall, the camp was extremely enjoyable, we got to try new activities, challenge ourselves, and connect with our friends.
Olivia - 9B
Last Monday 1 June to Wednesday 3 June, 9A and 9B went to camp at the Clifford Park Activity Centre. On Monday, we were lucky to go caving! This was a nerve-wracking but thrilling experience for all of us. The caves were tight and dark, but when we got to the glow worms and the ‘beach’ in the centre of the cave, this was a rewarding and memorable experience to be able to connect with nature. That night, we used the communal kitchens for the first time with the help of our amazing teachers to cook our dinner, which was delicious!
On the second day, we participated in four activities including: abseiling, commando course, MasterChef cooking challenge, and electric fox hunting. These activities were thrilling and so cool! Some of us challenged ourselves with using the rope to swing over the mud pit in the commando course, and others scouted out the ‘foxes’ in the electric fox hunt. In our activity groups, we tried new things, met new people, and built trusting relationships with each other. That night, the MasterChef judging panel tasted our food creations. The highlight for all of us was most definitely Ms Davies (one of the judges) saying the viral TikTok dot cakes were in fact, TikTok ROT!
Finally, on Wednesday, we packed our bags and headed to Hardrock Climbing, a rock-climbing venue in the city. This was such a fun and exhilarating experience for all of us. We learnt to further trust our friends, and how to spot someone while they were climbing. The instructors were very kind, helpful, and encouraging. Some of us even made it to the top of the wall! Once we finished climbing, we went back on the bus, tired but happy with our amazing time at camp. We were all glad to be back at school to see our family, telling them about how much fun we had at camp.
Overall, Horizon camp was such a great experience, and we will never forget the bonds we have made with each other and the blast that we had!
Felicity 9B
Lucy Davies
Horizon Coordinator
