Trip to Birrigai

Going to Camp at the start of the year was an amazing experience for all of us!

We engaged in different activities that were based around the Australian Gold Rush that happened in the 1800s as this was our history unit for this term. The activities included being prospectors by looking for gold in creeks, experiencing a classroom set in the 1860s, escaping Birrigai using teamwork, and finally learning how tough the conditions were during the Gold Rush. The meals were delicious, and we enjoyed the trivia and movie night. Overall, we had a fantastic trip, and we are grateful to our Principal, teachers and Birrigai staff for giving us a memorable experience. Caitlyn H

On Camp I learnt that girls in the 1860s were treated terribly and were basically on a lower ranking than the boys. What challenged me on Camp was being in the rain and running into rocks during the Gold Simulation to help my group earn money. Vanessa C

My favourite activity was the Goldfields Simulation. I loved it because I enjoyed finding gold, trading it for money, buying things and pretending to be a character from our Keepsake Box. Isabella P