The day dawned cloudy, and with threat of rain, our four Year 7 classes arrived at Spencer Park and were mixed into inter-class teams. The Activity Day is very important for helping pupils transition into the Middle School, as they make new friendships and strengthen class and team bonds.

The morning was spent rotating around a number of team challenges, including getting teams safely over an ‘electric’ fence, building human pyramids, completing trust exercises and balancing the whole group on a small base.

The excitement was evident as teams completed tasks or set new time records.

The four Year 7 teachers were assisted by four of the Y12 Peer Support team: Caitlin Harrington, Kayla Williams, William Stedman, and Max Wolvekamp, plus a number of parents.

Unfortunately, our planned afternoon beach activities, including a Sand Sculpture competition, were cancelled due to rain. As the rain was needed so much to help counter the Port Hills fires, there were no complaints and we returned to school a little early.

From a school point of view, the success of the day will be evident as pupils return to the classroom knowing a wider circle of people.