Catching waves & making memories
February 01, 2026
For this week’s Take a Break program at Cottage, we welcomed children from Mahogany Rise Primary School. When the children arrived, they were full of excitement and ready for a few days of fun, friendship and new experiences.
The highlight of the program was boogie-boarding at our local beach. With perfect weather, blue skies and the sun shining, the conditions couldn’t have been better.
The children eagerly raced to the water, boards under their arms, ready to take on the waves. Plenty of waves were caught, along with lots of cheering and laughter as they raced one another back to shore.
In between the sets, the children were singing out to the waves, wanting them to be bigger and bigger! Everyone was shouting, “Party wave!” when they could see the perfect wave forming. The children enjoyed supporting one another, laughing through wipeouts and celebrating every wave they caught.
Back at Cottage, the children sat around the dining tables sharing stories about their funniest and proudest moments. The day ended with tired smiles, sandy hair and a sense of pride from trying something new and building confidence in the ocean.
