Year 12 Camp

There can be no doubt that the Year 12 Camp is one of the many highlights of the final year at King’s. In week 3, our Year 12 students spent three days bonding, having fun, and generating team spirit. This year, a new trophy dedicated to, and named after, Noel Collins, a founder of our school, inspired students to get involved in their House challenges. There were daily activities such as ball games, endurance challenges, obstacle courses and a 100 metre slip n’ slide. Without Mr Collins’ generous financial support, King’s would not be the school that it is today. Students encouraged each other to build House spirit and despite enormous competition and everyone giving their best, Finney won. (Go Finney!)

Though the camp was House-orientated, there were many activities such as Bingo and the annual garbage bag formal that brought the year level together. The only requirements of the formal was to have your attire made only of garbage bags - and to be as creative as possible! As each boy picked out a random shoe that a girl had given in, they spent the night together dancing, playing games and competing for the cutest couple award. This all added up to an enjoyable and amazing night.

These activities played a large part in uniting and building the year level, but the evening devotions allowed the students to bond spiritually and grow in their faith. The first night involved our faithful teachers sharing parts of their testimonies, while the second night included a message preached by Pastor Guy. Both nights found students connecting with each other through the words, worship and prayer which led to an amazing number of 24 students making a commitment or recommitting to their faith.

Through all these amazing activities, devotions and house games, the year 12s came back from camp united and on fire for God, making it an incredible three days and a camp that will always be remembered!

Jennifer Morris (Year 12)