Each Sunday, the boarders who remain at the College participate in the Sunday Activity. This activity changes each week and already this year, the boys have been to the movies (at Macquarie Centre) and Laser Skirmish (at Darling Harbour). Last week, the full boarders who stayed in were treated to an afternoon of indoor rock-climbing.

For active boys, this is always a popular activity as it keeps them busy and challenges them, no matter what experience or skills they already have. There are climbs for beginners and also climbs for the more advanced which ensures that everyone can get in and enjoy themselves.

Br Anthony Boyd took the boys on this activity and when I spoke to him the next morning he was most impressed with the boys that he took. He commented that they “just went for it”. Like all physical pursuits, some are good at it and others struggle, however Br Anthony was quick to point out that all the boys gave it a good go and as a result enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

It is usually about Wednesday of each week that I am being pestered by the boys for them to find out what the activity is for the weekend ahead. This is a great sign that they are enjoying getting around Sydney and making the most of the opportunities that they are given.

Photo 1: Stuart McLean (Hay) makes his way up the ladder.

Photo 2: Ben Spencer (Barraba) takes the challenge of the great wall.