Donald High School, The Buloke Times
In Week 10 of Term 1, eleven Year 9 students and four staff members took part in the annual Bushwalk Camp – an experience designed to challenge, inspire and create lasting memories.
Due to the impact of summer bushfires, this year’s camp looked a little different, with the route re-planned to explore the beautiful northern section of the Grampians National Park, which remained unaffected.
Despite the change in location, the camp continued to deliver the same level of adventure and challenge.
Conditions were perfect – albeit warm – as students hiked almost 40km over the course of the week, carrying everything they needed on their backs. This is no easy feat and certainly not a camp for the fainthearted. It requires resilience, teamwork and a great deal of preparation.
The group finished their journey back in Halls Gap, where they were rewarded with a well-earned ice cream and a hearty meal at the Halls Gap Hotel – a fitting celebration of their efforts and determination.
Whether the camp sparked a newfound love for hiking and the outdoors, or was simply a rewarding personal milestone, we hope all participant took something valuable away from the experience and feels proud of what they achieved.
A big thank you to Mr Tatchell, Miss McKay, Mrs Griffiths and Mr Cashin for supporting the students and making this camp possible.
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This article appeared in The Buloke Times, 18 April 2025.
