Class 1-2 History and Geography Camp was a huge success. On Thursday we went first to Hartley Farm to deliver the trailer and check out our camping site and the horses. Then we went to Hartley Historic Village, explored the old buildings, discovery the creek and all its creatures before climbing a grand hill to survey a giant marble rock and the view of the village below. On return to Hartley Farm, after afternoon tea of fruit and yummy treats, we prepared our tents, ate a deliciously satisfying dinner before quietly retiring to our sleeping bags for a long deep night’s sleep. After awaking chirpy and bright with the dawn chorus, we packed away, ate another filling breakfast meal before jumping aboard the big bus to the highest viewpoint around – Hassan’s wall lookout. Then onwards, well downwards to the cox’s river and a splish splash in the creek before more food and the journey back to school.

Shaila Bernard Class 2-3 Teacher

With a B. Arts (Social Ecology) and a Master of Teaching (UWS), S’haila has been at Kindlehill since 2001 when she came to a Spring Open Day with her children – and stayed! Since then, she has variously been Playgroup leader, Kindy assistant, member of the Village people, Craft coordinator, Gymnastic and sport coach, Music program coordinator, SEA delegate, Gardener and Gardening coordinator, Class Teacher and College member.