One week out to sea, on a ship, with 50 strangers, seems unbearable. But it was the total opposite. We got on the ship with hopes to succeed and goals to achieve; we left the ship with memories we'll never forget and dreams we want to hold on to.

Thirty-three metres above the deck, for some it seemed a death trap, for others, nothing out of the ordinary. Those who climbed to the top of the main mast, read a message that was a key to the voyage. It was an eye opening experience. Those who didn't still attempted it and put themselves out there. There were many activities aboard the Leeuwin which challenged us all. It enabled students to see another view of life. We soon all realized that we may not come from the same backgrounds or share the same views but we all worked together to achieve a common goal, to sail. During this voyage several students were able to experience a new leadership role; we took over the ship. Captain– Fraser, navigator– Demi, engineer– Rebeka, watch leaders– Nicki and Sharee and program facilitator– Rosie.

I think it's time we heard something from the students. Here are some quotes about their time aboard the Leeuwin:

"The Leeuwin was great!"- Rosie Oldham

"I was never sick."- Demi Corker

"It changed me!"- Nicki Bleechmore

"Cornflakes taste better the second time round, ha ha"- Fraser Mead

"I was only sick, 27 times.."- Stephanie Wright

"I was the queen of sunscreen!"- Sharee Vaughn

The Leeuwin would not have gone ahead without the help of our principal Mrs. Klaassen, Boyup Brook P and C, Boyup Brook Lions Club, the parents and most of all, Mrs Casserly. Thank you so much for making the week a huge success!!

Rebeka Schade
Year 10 Student