Thursday, 19 November 2009
Today the girls went on their trail ride while the boys did the low ropes course and project work. The trail ride was a new experience for most of the girls and they had a great time. The boys also had a great experience and although it was a challenge as some of us struggled, in the end we all worked together as a team.
Sean, Thomas and Letitia
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Today the girls went abseiling and rock climbing. A few fears were overcome and over all it was largely enjoyed by everyone. Also the boys went for a refreshing swim at Coomba Falls after returning home this morning from survival.
Kate, Tom S and Nic C
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Yesterday was survival for the girls. We all built rather stable shelters out of sticks and tarps. The fire to make our dinner was lit nice and early. Dinner was sausages and damper that was actually quite filling. A shower of rain fell over us so we all went into out communal area which was also made using a tarp. After the rain had passed we all went and had an early night.
Early the next morning we were told that survival for us was over due to the weather and that the boys were to come out for their survival. Mr H and Miss D took the girls to Coomba Falls and Bunya Mountains. We had a very good time and enjoyed the troopie ride. At the moment the boys are on their survival and have already been through heavy rain and hail.
Emily, Tanya and Mikayla
Monday, 16 November 2009
Today the boys started off on the abseiling activity. Most of us accomplished the goal of climbing and abseiling the 8 metre rock face. Everyone found it challenging but most of us felt nervous when we were about to clip the ropes onto our harnesses. Only a few people decided not to participate because they were feeling sick in the stomach.
Today the girls set off on their survival which will go for three days. It will be hard for them as the forecast for the weather is rain with a slight chance of a thunderstorm. The girls will have to show confidence and use a lot of teamwork.
Jacob H., Christiaan and Thomas
Family Day 2009
Today was Family Day. The day was filled with happiness, excitement, grief and mixed nerves as we all waited early for our families to arrive. Our worship commenced at 11am. The theme was perseverance as it has played a major role throughout the Binga experience. The worship ran smoothly with an interesting message from Mr Grieger. As the worship finished, everyone ran back to their parents (and the junk food) and everyone got their picnic blankets out under a nice shady tree. Everyone was sharing lollies, chips, chocolate, soft drink and you name it!
We didn’t think it would ever end. With so many stories to tell and lots of catching up to do, time flew by. Cricket, Football, even Chess was played throughout the day, along with a tour of the Mt Binga campus. Many parents and siblings were interested to see what we had been doing over the past two weeks and some were also surprised to see the size of Otis and were interested in the other animals. All of a sudden it hit 4pm and it was time for families to leave. While this brought sadness to see everyone’s families leave, it also brought excitement for what was to come over the next two weeks.
Mieka, Nick K. and Gen
Preparation for Family Day 2009
Today the class of 9D prepared worship for Family Day. After that the class split into two different groups. One did washing, played cards and sport and wrote letters while the other group went out and did wood chopping, mowing, project work and then made dirt roads.
Ashley, Rick and Michael
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