Retreats

Retreats and Reflection Day programs provide students with an opportunity to reflect on the focus of their life in a setting beyond the confines of the day to day life of the school. These times form an integral part of the experience at Damascus College Ballarat and represents no extra cost to the family. It is expected that all students will take up the important opportunity.

Year 7

These single day events with R.E. Classes happen toward the end of first term and have a common focus surrounding the final week of Lent.

Year 8 - 9

These single day events with R.E. Classes occur as part of the Alternative Programs.

Year 10

An overnight experience, these retreats are conducted in two groups: one in first semester and the other in second semester. These are a part of the Introduction to the Christian Personal Development Award (CPDA) and introduce the students to the Corporal Works of Mercy.

Year 11

An overnight experience, these retreats are planned for third term. All students go out for two days and one night to retreat venues in and around Ballarat. There is a sense of student choice between different styles of retreat: Personally Reflective,  Activity Based, Personal Relationships and Social Justice.

Year 12

A three day retreat experience held at Anglesea in the first week of Year 12. The Program is based on small group approach to creating Christian community. Staff from Damascus College Senior Campus conduct the experience with the assistance of experienced youth retreat workers.

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