Over the past two days, all expo groups have taken part in their first surfing lesson. We were taken down to Cape Conran and we were introduced to our two surf instructors from Lakes Entrance. The lesson started out with a quick stretch followed by a brief safety talk. We were then taught how to lie on the board and what to do when catching a wave, which was at first just arching your back and letting the wave take you in. After spending fifteen to twenty minutes in the water practicing this, we came back to shore and they showed us two different ways to stand up. We then had a break for morning tea and soon after we were back in the water and trying to stand up. Most people fell off quite a lot, but as the lesson went on almost everyone succeeded in standing on their board. The entire time in the water was filled with dunks, wipe-outs and a few gnarly waves.  Mr Dooley went along with 2A and he definitely showed us up. Everyone had loads of fun and is keen to go on a rest day, which has already been organised for this coming weekend.  Although we all loved the experience the showers definitely suffered with all the sand that we brought back from the beach.

Other classes we have taken part in include: intro to bikes, presentation skills, CLP planning, sustainability, thinking and learning and beliefs and values. 

So far the experience here at SRC has been really enjoyable and we’re all anxious to see what they throw at us next.

Nathan-Diamond Valley and Violet-Northcote