Mika, Claudia and Sophie 

63 Year 5 students along with four teaching staff headed off for the much anticipated three-day, two-night Emu Gully year 5 camp.

When we arrived at Emu Gully camp, we began by setting three main goals for the camp. These goals were mateship, teamwork and leadership. We developed these skills throughout the camp and applied them to all of the activities.

The military-themed activities we all participated in tested these skills and goals we had set for ourselves. Some of our favourite activities included the Kokoda Track, the Tunnel Rats of Vietnam and the Bridge over the River Kwai. These activities made us work with people we hadn’t previously worked with and develop mateship and teamwork.

Our three instructors, Linda, Sarah and John had a huge influence on us. They helped and encouraged us to try our very best both during and after the activities. Many of us showed great courage when they were frightened, but we pushed through and tried very hard.

Overall, our camp was an amazing experience for all 63 of us. We hope to bring these skills that we have acquired and developed back to school and to present utilise them next year as New Farm state school leaders.