In abseiling we got to descend down an intimidating rock wall. We had to decide whether we would go down the rock and take a risk or walk back down the side track. In my group almost every one gave it a go. It was definitely safe because when you were at the top we were given a safety briefing before going down and the instructor was holding a safety rope so if you slipped you wouldn't fall. It made it very safe. We all got one turn each and would have loved to do it again.

Reilly Room 2

The confidence course was teacher-led by both teachers and parents. Its aim was to help us gain confidence in a variety of ways. The course had all kinds of different activities that you could try. When people gained confidence they were doing the course faster than they thought they could. On some of the activities you had to be careful where you placed your foot or where you positioned your hands. If you didn’t, something may have gone wrong like a fall from the monkey bars or down off a fence. You had to be thinking about your next step and how well or bad it could go. Throughout the course you needed to be thinking logically and know your next step. Overall the confidence course was definitely a fun activity in many different ways.

Meeka Room 3

The Vertical Playpen was an activity that helped us conquer any fears of heights and reach levels that we never knew we could reach. You started off with a safety briefing to make sure everyone knew what they were doing and what to do when something goes wrong. Next you got harnessed up. The first challenge was actually trying to get onto the course, many people struggled but with perserverence did it. The next challenge was climbing up a ladder whilst communicating with your team members on the ground to either pull you up more or loosen your rope. Once on the way, you went through a tyre and found a welcoming surprise of bird poop all over the tyre. The final part was travelling up some crosses where you had to shimmy yourself up. Then you’d made it to the top, a whole thirteen metres off the ground. After this achievement you could look down - bad idea, suddenly you realise how high you've gone. Once it’s time to descend, you had to lean back, let go of the playpen and pray the instructor knows what they're doing. They do!

Matthew Room 5

The Faulty Towers were instructor led with some parent helpers. The point of Faulty Towers was to help us conquer our fear of heights and to have fun. In Faulty Towers you had to stack milk crates on top of each other while standing on them. Ultimately seeing how many you could stack. You couldn’t go too fast otherwise you'd lose your balance and fall down, instead you had to go slow and not shake too much. Everyone's greatest fear in Faulty Towers was probably falling down and hurting themselves but everyone was completely safe and they realised this after they tried it. This activity was super fun and I'm pretty sure everyone enjoyed it.

Tilly Room 3

In no time we had finally arrived. We were at Waipara Adventure Centre. I got ready to go to my first activity. I sat with my group then started to move. On arrival I look around, I see a giant waterslide and a massive flying fox. Quickly grabbing my towel I make my way to the waterslide. As I wait in line I feel excitement rush through my body. In no time at all the line had disappeared and I was at the front. As I sat down in the ice cold water I looked back and saw my friends behind me. As I slid down the waterslide I felt water splatter in my face. Slowly opening my eyes I see a giant puddle of water in front of me. “Oh No!” I scream. SPLASH! I stand up dripping with water and make my way to go again. After having many slides I headed over to the flying fox. Jumping on I sped down like a cheetah. This was an amazing activity.

Chloe Room 5