Thursday

Hi
As promised, today we traveled from Blue Lagoon Christian camp to Devonport. We visited  Hobart city for a short non-stopping tour first. Then it was up to the historic village of Ross where some students enjoyed a little retail therapy. We stopped at Cataract Gorge in Launceston for lunch and walked down the gorge afterwards. Then it was on to Ashgrove Dairy Farm near Latrobe where a little more retail therapy was had. After Dinner at "The Argosy" we boarded the ferry and are all safely ensconsed and looking forward to another night of "rock and roll", though as not quite as intense as last time! We plan to be back at school around 3PM tomorrow and are looking forward to seeing you all. Things are still going well and though everyone seems a little tired they all seem very happy.
Mr H.

 Was supposed to be Mt Wellington, but Boney won today! (Ask Mrs Moore).

ROSS

 Mr Bacon. At home in Ross

 Cataract Gorge Launceston.

 You shall pass!

 Stately architecture!

 Ashgrove Dairy Farm/Retail. Latrobe

Introductory talk was a bit "cheesy"! 

Back on the boat!

Wednesday 2

Some random comments from students:

"Eye-opening and life changing excursion"
"The Tassie trip was like a Midsummer nights dream"
My peers are just like the sun. They all shine brightly, even at night times when you cant see them. I'm alright because I know they will be there again tomorrow morning" Sarah
"This has been the best eek of my life. I have done so many amazing things with so many amazing people".
"Simply enjoyable. Made memories for life  <3 p="">"So amazing. Best memories ever!""

We do have some very literary students in Year 9!

Talent quest photos:
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Wednesday

Today we set off for a day at Port Arthur. After an early breakfast at Blue Lagoon we were on the bus and travelling to out cruise appointment at 9:30AM. The cruise took as all the way from Port Arthur, up the eastern side of the Tasman peninsula to Eaglehawk neck. On the way we viewed some of the most magnificent coastal scenery in the Southern Hemisphere, as well as some wild life such as dolphins and Albatrosses. We returned to Port Arthur for lunch and then undertook a sometimes sober tour and exploration of the convict ruins. Some of the stories from Port Arthur are quite poignant and brought alive some of the tragedy that underpins the existence of modern Australia. After exploring the site we returned to Blue Lagoon for dinner and an early night. We have a big day tomorrow, travelling back to Devonport and our second appointment with Bass Straight. 2 more sleeps till we get back!

 Early Breakfast at Blue Lagoon

 Angela.....ready for another exciting day!

 Lachie playing pool

 Blue Lagoon Cruises? Not quite....jetty at Stuarts Bay, Port Arthur

 Here we are, and there we are, and here we go...

 Lachie on board

 Sea Cave. Tasman Peninsula. Lachie at the front!

 Cape Pillar and Tasman Island

 Cape Pillar, with Tasman island in the foreground

 Cape Pillar. Highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere (1000 Ft.)

 Those dolphins are really fast!

 Chenchen!

 Tasman Arch

 Lachie at Port Arthur

Wall of convict cell. Angela...still excited! Port Arthur ruins....Where's Lachie!!!!

Tuesday

Hi
We traveled from Poatina to The Blue Lagoon Christian Camp and Conference Centre today. Blue Lagoon is about 20 Ks east of Hobart and on the way to Port Arthur. Along the way we stopped at the Bonorong Wildlife centre at Brighton which has a fine collection of Australian native animals including Tassie Devils, Wombats, Bettongs, Kangaroos, Cape Barren Geese etc. Then it was on to Richmond for a pre-ordered lunch of pies. After lunch we had a look at Old Hobart Town which is an exact scaled model of Hobart in the early 1800s. Then we wandered around the rest of Richmond for a while, inspecting Australia's oldest bridge and Catholic church. We arrived at Blue Lagoon at about 4:30 PM and spent the rest of the afternoon playing Basketball, Pool and Table Tennis, before enjoying a meal at 6PM. Tomorrow will be a highlight as we travel to Port Arthur for a tour, and do a boat trip up the Eastern side of the Tasman peninsula. I must say that I have been really impressed with the behaviour of all of the students so far. They did an excellent job of cleaning up this morning at Poatina, and we have had no major issues at all. I hate to say it Mr Gilmour, but they have been even better than last years group (touch wood!). Everyone we have met along the way has been impressed with them, as a group of Year 9 students (and I don't give out bouquets easily, as Year 9 well knows!)
Mr H

 Dinner at Blue Lagoon.

 " The just shall live by faith"

 Richmond Bridge

 Haven't had to bite anybody yet!

 Kicked the bucket!

 Escaped convicts!

 Richmond Bakery

 Anthropomorphism?                (It's LIAM  and Moses!)

 "If I wanted a cracker I would have asked for one!"

 We know!

 Tassie Devil?   

"She cant fly, but I'm tellin you....

 Brandon the Echidna (Lot's of quills)

 Koalas can get sleepy during the day, not too good at schoolwork then either!

 Goodbye, day old chick!

 More Tassie Devils

 Scratch my backside Darcy, old dear!

Wombats can use their large bony backsides as a defensive weapon!

 Just for Cath!

The final product (glass bowl) at Poatina