Wainui Camp is a camp just for Year 7 Students to jell and build rapport with their teachers.

Wainui is an outstanding camp. It starts with a beautiful bus ride over to Banks Peninsula where you get views of the Akaroa Harbour and all of the surrounding bays. 

Once students arrive, they get settled into their bunkrooms and get a chance to explore the camp and the surrounding parts of the camp. Following their short exploration, they then get stuck into their first activity. 

The activities this year were, Archery, Sea Kayaking, Outdoor Life Skills and High Ropes. These activities are designed to be challenging and push students out of their comfort zone. 

At night time, students get to play games such as, Hunters and Seekers, Go Home, Stay Home and Spotlight. For all of the students, the night time activities were a hit and a bunch of fun!

While at Wainui, Pete the Chef cooked us lovely meals for tea and lunch. The consisted of homemade spring rolls, burgers, American Hotdogs and Butter Chicken. It was safe to say, we ate everything that was on offer. 

Here is what some of the Year 7 students had to say about the camp:

Ben Hanson

The activity I enjoyed the most was kayaking because I got to do it with my dad and we had no problems in the sea.My greatest achievement at Wainui was completing the high ropes because I am afraid of heights but it was actually really fun.I am grateful for the parent helpers because they gave up their time from work to come and help all the kids out and serve the food.Overall, Wainui Camp was amazing I loved it and wished we had a few more days

Amber Hill

The activity I enjoyed the most was kayaking because we had a race from the beach to the pontoon and it was fun.My greatest achievement at Wainui was completing high ropes because I didn't want to let go of the pole.I am grateful for my teachers for organising the camp.Overall, Wainui Camp was amazing and fun (plus good food)

Emma Fui

The activity I enjoyed the most was kayaking because it was fun but sometimes it was challenging. My greatest achievement at Wainui was completing some of the high ropes because Imade it to the top of the log. I'm grateful for the three Yr 7/8 Teachers that were there because they made it soo fun!Overall, Wainui Camp was fun and awesome.

Jun Li

The activity I enjoyed the most were the night games because I was a  sneaky grey ninja.My greatest achievement at Wainui was kayaking because they were hard but funny games.I am grateful for Peter because he makes good food for everyone!Overall, Wainui Camp was very very awesome camp.

Melissa Randall

The activity I enjoyed the most was the night games because I almost got the blinker every time.My greatest achievement at Wainui was outdoor living skills because I identified a "plant".I am grateful for the chef because he made scrumptious food.Overall Wainui camp was amazing!My favorite part was the bus ride home because no one was sick and we got to sing the whole way back(Old McDonald had a farm and Wheels on the Bus).

Isabel McKay-Hatcher

The activity I enjoyed the most was Outdoor Skills because it was fun learning about all the different trees and some little joke about the tree.  Also knowing about the backstory of the trees and  how they got their name.My greatest achievement at Wainui was doing Archery because I got in the middle even though I thought I wouldn't.I am grateful for all the Year 7 students because we got to have fun and everyone behaved.Overall, Wainui Camp was fun, interesting and a good time and I hope the 2020 Year 7  students have just as much fun.

Morgan Leoni

The activity I enjoyed the most was high ropes because I was challenged in a good way to get out of my comfort zone because I am scared of heights and I gave it a go. My greatest achievement at Wainui was completing the high ropes courses because it was something I was scared and didn't want to do at first. I am grateful for Mr Muller because he put so much time and effort into making our camp a really fun and enjoyable experience. Overall, Wainui Camp was very fun and an amazing experience. My favorite part of camp other than the activities was the night games because they were really fun and I had never played them before.

Cordell Brown

The activity I enjoyed the most was kayaking because Hunter all most made us flip.My greatest achievement at Wainui was High ropes because I completed all of them. I am grateful for Pete because the food was amazing. Overall, Wainui Camp was awesome!

Harley Green

The activity I enjoyed the most was High ropes because I managed to complete all the levels.  My favourite level was the vertical playpen. My greatest achievement at Wainui was completing all the high ropes it was a little hard at the start but when I did one I knew how to do all of the levels.  I am grateful for all the parents that came on camp and helping us in all the activities and for making this all happen. Overall, Wainui was a awesome camp and one I will remember. 

Tia Taua

The activity I enjoyed the most was kayaking because it was really fun and funny to watch me and my buddy Rose going the opposite way to everyone else.My greatest achievement at Wainui was High Ropes because I really hate heights and I was really scared to go across. I made it to the end with a bit of tears and great buddies telling me I can do it.I am grateful for Mr Brown because iI was to scared to go up because I didn't trust the harness for high ropes but Mr Brown told me that I know your scared but your going to feel great once you finish.Overall, Wainui Camp was grea,t fun, awesome and i loved it!