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The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

Maria Montessori

CAMP & OUTDOOR PROGRAM

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Aims:​

  • To provide all children with the opportunity to participate in a sequential camping program

  • To provide shared class experiences and develop a sense of group connectedness.

  • To reinforce and extend classroom learning.

  • To provide a program that delivers skills and knowledge that may lead to a lifelong involvement in worthwhile leisure pursuits.

  • To provide a program that promotes self-esteem and leadership skills, resourcefulness, independence, cooperation and tolerance.

  • To provide opportunities that cannot be provided for in the ‘normal’ school or home environment.

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PREP
Breakfast in Pyjamas
at School

 

YEAR 1/2

Dinner and activities

at school
 

YEARS 3/4
1 night on or off-site

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YEARS 5/6

2 nights, 3 day camp off-site

(Year A: Beach, Year B: Bush)

 

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 (03) 9687 3150 

admin@sjfootscray.catholic.edu.au

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St John's Catholic School belongs to the Holy Family parish

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In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, learn and play. 

We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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