Year 7 Camp at Long Bay

I was fortunate to be able to visit the boys camping at Long Bay on Thursday morning. Camping may not be the best word as it was more of a resort than a camp! The boys were all in good spirits, busy with the many activities available to them.

Tobogganing with Gibson Year 8s

A favorite pastime of the boys in Cotter is to toboggan down the side of Mt Hobson.

A new start in Cotter

 What was your first week at Dilworth and in Cottter House like?

Raymon

“Incredible. Never thought it would be like this. I thought it would be boring.”

Kaia

“I found it awesome. Going swimming and just being able to learn and have a good education.”

Chris

It’s been pretty cool. Made a heap of friends and found a lot of books my family and I like in the library. Class has been real cool. Little bit homesick.”

Patrick

“I’ve had fun playing with my friends on the playground. Playing touch with the other boys. The food is really nice.”

Andre

“Very exciting. The routines from MacMurray House are very different. I like that you can stay up later than in MacMurray House.”

Lorance

“It’s been hard getting used to the new routines. It’s cool.”

Phillip

“The new boys have made a lot of friends. They aren’t shy. Not afraid to ask or answer questions.”

Waitangi Day

Working Waitangi Day is nothing new for me but having the entire school stay in instead of a few 'country boys' was a new experience.

We woke up as usual and headed off to school in our rec gear. After assembling in the corridor we took a leisurely stroll to the Senior Campus for our Waitangi Service. Blessed with a beautiful cool yet sunny day the service theme of unity and working together was a important message for all three campuses and the families attending.

The rest of the day was spent trialing for different sports teams.

It was great to see those of you who attended.

Heath Valvoi