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Year 11 News
Year 11 Camp
A highlight of Year 11 is the Year 11 Leadership Camp at Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre. This is an outdoor camp with many exciting activities and sessions. Activities range from high ropes and giant swings to canoeing.
The aims of the Camp are to provide students with personal and social development opportunities, individual challenges, group challenges and environmental awareness. Students are faced with challenges that provide an opportunity for personal growth. It is in this context that leadership and teamwork skills will be observable by peers and prepare all participants for the decision-making process regarding the election of our Year 12 Leaders for 2026.
Details
Where: Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre
When: Camp 1 (Kambara and Yara Students) - Monday, 12 May - Wednesday, 14 May
Camp 2 (Arinya and Bilyana students) - Wednesday, 14 May – Friday, 16 May
Due to other College events, Debutante Ball and Film & TV students have been moved to Camp 2.
Time: Buses will depart Holy Spirit College at 8:30 am on Monday and Wednesday morning and will return at 2:00pm on Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Students will need to be at school by 8:00am to pack equipment.
What to Bring:
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COMMENT |
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Clothing *All items should be clearly labelled with the student’s name. |
Hat – Broad-brimmed |
Mandatory |
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Shorts/Shirts |
Do not bring expensive clothing |
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Underclothing |
Bring some spares |
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Pyjamas |
Strongly recommended |
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Jeans/Jumpers/Beanie |
Seasonal |
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Socks |
Thick socks recommended |
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Togs |
For wet activities |
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Swim Shirt (long sleeve if possible) |
For wet activities |
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Towel |
2 will be required |
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Raincoat |
Recommended |
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Shoes |
Recommended strong sneaker type |
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Wet Shoes |
Old sneakers for wet activities essential |
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Eating (in a drawstring bag) * Again labelled with student’s name |
Cutlery |
Knife, fork, spoon |
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Crockery |
HARD PLASTIC plate, cereal bowl, 2 cups |
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Not disposable/soft plastic plates |
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Hydration |
Water Bottle 1 Litre min |
Essential for activities |
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Sleeping (mattresses supplied by centre) |
Sleeping bag/blankets |
Essential |
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Sheets |
Recommended (inner sheet for sleeping bag) |
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Pillow |
Essential |
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Toiletries |
Toilet bag |
Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hair ties for long hair |
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Miscellaneous |
Cutlery, Bowl, Plate & 2 cups |
2 cups recommended so drinks can be served at both eating areas. |
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Sunscreen |
Essential 30+ |
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Insect repellent |
Recommended |
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Torch |
Small one recommended |
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2 Garbage Bags |
For dirty clothes |
Students will not be permitted to participate in activities without:
- A hat
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Covered shoes in and out of the water
- Sleeved shirt (no singlets) and shorts
Students will need to provide their own morning tea on the first day of camp. All other meals will be provided, and accommodation will be in permanent tents available on site. Due to the size of the tents, swags will be unsuitable. Please bring a sleeping bag.
(Note: Due to the risk of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis within the Year 11 cohort, please ensure all snacks consumed whilst on this camp do not contain nuts.)
Students will need to bring and wear sensible clothing appropriate to all the activities being undertaken and the outdoor environment. Due to the climbing and rope work, shorts will need to allow both freedom of movement and modesty, whilst midriff and sleeveless tops will not be permitted due to sun-safety issues and the need to wear harnesses. Students will also need to wear hats, preferably broad-brimmed, at all times when outside. Jewellery will need to be removed for all activities, and for this reason, it is suggested that jewellery is left at home. Mobile phones are also not permitted at Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre.
Students will have home study/assignment days when not at camp. Many assignments and checkpoints are due in the weeks following camp. Parents should consult the Assessment Calendar for specific dates. There will be no scheduled classes or supervision for students at the College during camp week.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the College.
Ashley Watson - Dean of Students (Year 11)