Mr James Killer

As we move past the halfway point of Term 2, the crisp chill of Stanthorpe’s winter is beginning to set in. This edition of our newsletter highlights a few important updates and recent experiences, from ensuring students are equipped with the appropriate winter uniform to reflecting on the success of our Year 9 camp to Emu Gully.

We’re proud to share the valuable lessons our students gained through this immersive outdoor experience, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff who made it possible.

Uniforms

With the temperature in Stanthorpe dropping to its winter lows it is again time to make sure everyone has their school jumper and trackpants ready for the year. If any new uniform items are needed, the uniform shop is open Monday and Thursday from 8am to 12pm.

Year 9 Camp

The Year 9 camp to Emu Gully in Week 4 was a great success. A total of 59 students participated, engaging in experiences that encouraged personal growth and strengthened peer relationships through the core values of mateship, courage, perseverance, and self-sacrifice—all while thoroughly enjoying themselves. In the coming weeks, we will continue to explore these four values in greater depth during our form classes.

Overall, the consensus was that the Kokoda Challenge stood out as the most impactful activity, during which our students demonstrated teamwork and resilience by carrying a fellow student on a stretcher through deep mud.

Finally, I would like to thank the dedicated staff who generously gave their time to support and make the camp possible: Mr Bushby, Miss Aldridge, Mrs Legge, and Mrs Pascoe.

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