March 18, 2026 at Merici College
Year 7 students will be attending a camp in Week 7 of this Term at The AGH Camps. The details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday 18 March to Friday 20 March.
Venue: AGH Camps
Depart: 8.00am for 8.30am departure. Students are to meet in the AUD when they arrive at the College.
Return: Approximately 3.00 pm
The Year 7 Camp is an excellent opportunity for students to develop relationships with their peers and enjoy diverse experiences outside of the formal school setting. It is expected that all students will attend the Camp. Students will be involved in various activities at the Camp for which all equipment will be provided. The cost of the Camp is included in Term One school fees and covers all expenses including activities, accommodation, meals, and transport.
Dietary requirements and food for the trip
All meals and delicious snacks will be provided. Students are asked to bring morning tea for the first day. Students will need to have access to these in a day pack. Please detail any dietary requirements when completing permission via Compass.
Cabin Allocation and Activities Groups
Students will stay in cabin style accommodation. Each student will share cabin and activity groups with students from their own PC and House group. The aim is to make every student feel comfortable and to have the opportunity to make new friends. Students will be participating in various activities including, bush hike, low ropes, high ropes, orienteering, team building challenges and initiatives. Merici teachers and qualified instructors will supervise all activities.
An external organisation involved in an event (AGH Camps) may request you or your child to sign a document as a condition of participation. Such documents contain provisions (such as waiver, release or indemnity provisions) that may remove or limit rights which your child or you have relating to personal injury, damage or loss of any kind suffered, whether arising from negligence or otherwise. Whether you sign is a matter for your decision.
Equipment/Packing List
A detailed packing list will be sent out to families closer to the date of departure and will also be available on SEQTA.
Electronic Devices
It is recommended that students do not take electronic devices such as phones. If there is a need to contact your child or a member of staff, please contact (02) Students will also be permitted to use this phone to contact parents should the need arise.
Medication
If your daughter requires medication to be dispensed whilst on Camp, please complete and return the relevant forms by 6 March 2026.
Should your child require medication to be administered during camp (including Panadol and Nurofen), please package this in a sealed plastic bag and on the morning of camp and given to your Daughter’s House Coordinator.
Epipens and Asthma sprays may be held by the student, but please provide the First Aid Officer with any extra instructions for usage. The bag should be clearly labelled with the student’s name and dosage requirements. Please ensure that you have returned the appropriate medication consent forms prior to your child’s departure for camp. In an anticipation of increased pollen levels, it is also recommended that if your daughter suffers from hay fever that they bring antihistamine medication.
To confirm your daughter’s attendance at Camp, please give permission via Compass and complete the required dietary and medical information no later the Monday 2 March 2026.
We anticipate that the Year 7 Camp will be a positive and memorable experience for each student in the year group. Normal College conduct will be expected, and the AGH safety rules will also apply. Parents will be contacted and asked to collect their daughters if any serious misbehaviour occurs.
