Year 7 Review of Camp

This week we welcome back our Year 7 Szenesians, their tutor Ms Goldmann, and Year 7 Coordinator, Mr Bell from Camp Somerset! 

Here is a review of camp written by Ashley Cohn and Jaime Keyser in a questionnaire format:

What were your favourite 1-2 activities and why?

Our favourite activities were the wombat hole and high ropes. Both of these activities challenged us physically, and mentally as well. 

What were the most challenging 1-2 activities and why?

Ashley: My most challenging activity would have to be the high ropes. This is because I was struggling on the last obstacle but when I got to the end, it was a huge relief.

Jaime: My most challenging activity was most likely the wombat hole because I don’t like spiders and I was scared.

What are two funny stories from camp involving your Tutor Group?

Jaime: We think for most people it would have to be the storm as it was a really scary and hilarious moment. For the two of us, it was funny because when I was shaking Ashley to wake up she just randomly sang “Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid to make me feel better.

Ashley: My funny story would probably be while I was stuck on the high ropes. I was probably stuck on that one obstacle for about half an hour, and in the meantime, the people behind me were getting quite hungry. Because they were off the ground, it was quite difficult to get a snack, so their partners tied a muesli bar to their belaying rope, and the climbers behind me pulled them up and enjoyed a snack while waiting for me.

What did you learn most about yourselves and/or your peers on this camp?

Jaime: I learnt just how understanding and supportive everyone was and how everyone was able to turn a miserable situation into a positive experience.

Ashley: I really enjoyed the time as a group because I feel that we bonded in the time that we had, and I think that now, we will be able to work together to do many other things like that.

What did you learn about and from the Peer Support Leaders on camp? What did your time with your Peer Support Leaders mean to you?

We feel that the Peer Support Leaders played a big part in this camp, they taught us how to just go into an activity with an open mind and to enjoy every part of it. They had a big impact on everything that we did at camp, by making everything fun.

Paul Dillon

This week Paul Dillon addressed Years 10 – 12 students, teachers and parents about safety in regards to participating in certain teenage activities. He is always a great speaker, and rather than discouraging us from doing said activities, he explains to us the ways in which to do them safely.

Here is a blog he writes for teenagers called The Real Deal on Drugs and one for parents called Doing Drugs with Paul Dillon, both of which contain valuable information on how to party safely. For other useful resources, check out his website here!

Announcements

• Hats – please make sure you are wearing a hat and sunblock if you are outside on the playground during recess and lunch.
• Kippot – please make sure to have your kippah at assemblies and all prayers. You can purchase a replacement House kippah if you lose yours for $8.50 from the Jewish Studies Department, or the normal maroon ones from the Uniform Shop for $7.00 a piece, or if you feel like you’re likely to lose them, you can buy three for $15.00.
• House Concert – We have our annual House Concert occurring Monday of Week 9 after school! It’s great to see such enthusiasm and participation during rehearsals. Let’s make it the best so that we can win!

Mazal tov 

Our Szenesian Swimming Age Champions!

• Chloe Biller – 13 Years Girls
• Boaz Hadad – 14 Years Boys
• Jacob Rose – 17 Years Boys
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Birthday wishes

Happy Birthday to these Szenesians who celebrated their birthdays this week:

• Jake Narunsky – Year 10
• Jess Lowy – Year 11

Quote of the week

“It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory”.
~ Blaise Pascal

Shabbat Shalom and have a fantastic weekend!

Szenes House