In February, O-Week (orientation week), was a chance to meet new friends, learn new skills and get settled into life at college. Our new residents, or Freshers, had a full week of activities organised by our staff and team of Residential Advisors (RA’s).

Move-In Day

Sunday was Move-In Day for our new residents! We welcomed our new residents and their families with a tasty lunch in the sunshine. After giving their parents one last hug goodbye, our Fresher’s had some time to unpack before an evening of meeting new friends, and fun games on the lawn.

Monday

To kick start the week, new residents had the opportunity to get some tips on life after high school and the transition to university from the Red Frogs and our RA team. In the evening it was time to get all dressed up for an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed Secret Garden Party, complete with giant cards, themed deserts and live music.

Tuesday

Bloom, a youth-centered entrepreneurship hub located within the College, opened its doors for our new residents on Tuesday. In the afternoon, we cooled off with a swim at Cottesloe beach.

Wednesday

Wednesday was packed full of activities! Our residents received Step Up Bystander training, completed a scavenger hunt around college, participated in Wing Combat and did some micro-volunteering for a range of causes. Later in the evening, we got to chill out with the Red Frogs over a warm cup of chai.

Thursday

To finish off our series of talks, SHQ came in to speak to us about respectful relationships. We had a super fun games afternoon with Mario kart, dodge-ball and giant Jenga. We also had a chance to perfect our Fresher Dance routine to perform on Friday and a had the opportunity to attend the cultural immersion evening, whereby Dandjoo Darbalung facilitates the sharing of Indigenous culture with non-Indigenous residents to elevate, celebrate and educate Indigenous culture on a wider and inclusive scale.

Residents participating in Cultural Immersion

Friday

Friday morning, we donned our St Cat’s colours and marched down to Matilda Bay for the Inter-College Fresher Festival, where we competed in a dance competition against all the other colleges. Our Fresher’s worked so hard to learn the routine throughout the week and it looked amazing! That evening it was time for more dancing as we headed to our boot-scooting Back to College Party. With a DJ blasting country tunes, a bucking bull and some amazing costumes, there was no better way to celebrate an amazing O-Week.

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#TBT O-Week Wrap Up