Riding the party wave
August 19, 2026
Stevensville Primary School arrived at Cottage by the Sea ready to get stuck in, and with great weather and the beach on our doorstep, it didn't take long for the group to settle into camp life.
A clear favourite was boogie boarding. Conditions were ideal, giving students plenty of opportunities to build confidence in the water while enjoying the surf with their friends.
One phrase quickly became part of the Take a Break program's vocabulary: "Party Wave!". Program leader Charlie started calling it out as sets rolled in, and before long the students had adopted it too. Whenever a good wave was on its way, a chorus of "Party Wave!" could be heard across the beach.
The result was plenty of action in the water, with students paddling hard, catching waves and celebrating each other's successes. The atmosphere was positive and supportive, with lots of encouragement from both the beach and the lineup.
Across the week, the group brought a great attitude to every activity. Their enthusiasm, teamwork and willingness to get involved helped create a fun and memorable experience for everyone.
"I've never tried boogie boarding in my life, but I got to have an amazing experience in the sea doing it."
Take a Break participant
I learnt that sometimes you aren't comfortable with something you've never tried before, but when you do it, you realise it was really fun."
Take a Break participant
