2022 Annual Year 7 Men and Boys Camp Out 

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”
Proverbs 27:17

Despite the rain, on Friday afternoon 6 May a group of brave Year 7 boys and ‘cautiously optimistic’ men gathered for the annual Year 7 Boys and Men Camp Out.

An executive decision was made to leave the tents packed in the vehicles and instead small camps were set up on carpeted areas in classrooms close to the hall.

The focus of the event was for Year 7 boys and their fathers/guardians to simply spend time together. The evening involved plenty of games and sports in the hall followed by a big BBQ cook up and then some team competitions where the boys worked with the men to battle against other teams making structures including a small catapult.

Later in the evening everyone settled around the bonfire, where conversation flowed freely and plenty of marshmallows were cooked. 

Before long the men and boys began drifting off to their air mattresses to rest weary bodies.

The next morning started early with a bacon and egg cook up and then the men and boys dispersed for their various weekend commitments.

Staff members Will Gregson and Michael Stubbs, were once again outstanding support and without whom the event would not have run so smoothly!

Thanks must also go to the continual support of Tracy Baillie from the canteen and the maintenance  crew who helped with catering and logistics as well as front office staff who fielded questions and organised administrative requirements.

And finally to the Men and Boys who took a risk and invested in their relationship by attending, the feedback was all positive, thanks for making the evening a success. We look forward to possibly another gathering when the boys hit Year 9.

The strong turn out paves the way for the continued growth of this important initiative in the years to come.

Tim Davis
Teacher