Blowfish, Bonding & Beach Days – Our Jurien Bay Camp Adventure
Our Year 11 Outdoor Education fishing camp kicked off with plenty of excitement and energy. The first stop was the Jurien Bay rock wall, where the girls wasted no time getting lines in the water.
While the fish were playing hard to get, the students had a great time practising their casting skills, swapping tips, and cheering each other on.
Straight Into the Deep End (Well, Sort Of)
On day one, we hit the road early and made our way straight to Jurien Bay. The first stop was fishing at the Jurien rock wall. The fish were not particularly cooperative (unless you count the blowfish, which were very keen), but the girls had a great time learning how to cast and cheering each other on.
From there, it was off to Sandy Cape Campground to set up camp for the night. Once tents were up and the sand had well and truly found its way into everything, it was time for some proper fun – beach games, sandboarding down the dunes and snorkelling in the clear water. Safe to say, there was a lot of laughter!
Sunsets, Herring & Night-Time Giggles
That evening, we headed back into town for fish and chips by the water (yes, store-bought, unfortunately!), followed by sunset fishing off Jurien Bay Jetty. We tried our luck with squid, but they were not in the mood. The star of the night was Sienna, who caught a few herring and had the whole group buzzing.
Afterwards, we returned to camp for some team-building games under the stars – the perfect way to wind down after a big day.
One Last Cast
The next morning, we packed up early and gave the beach one last go. Unfortunately, the wind had other ideas and made fishing near impossible. Still, spirits were high as we began our journey home.
We made a quick stop at the Pinnacles Desert to stretch our legs and explore, then headed to Lancelin for lunch before rolling back into school – tired, a little sun-kissed, but full of memories.
Not Just a Camping Trip
What really stood out on this camp was not just the scenery or the activities – it was the way the girls came together. They:
- Helped each other with rods, tents and tricky fishing knots
- Cheered every catch (even the accidental ones)
- Stepped up during group games
- Formed new friendships and deepened old ones
They showed teamwork, leadership, resilience and a whole lot of joy. This is what outdoor education is all about, trying new things, supporting each other and learning by doing.
The Bigger Picture
This camp ticked so many boxes! The girls used real-life skills like camp craft, problem solving and collaboration – and did it all with a great sense of fun.
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Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
