The Adventurous Journey

Adventurous activities give students the opportunity to experience challenges and to overcome them. This contributes to a positive mentality regarding challenge; helping to develop an understanding of Viriya (perseverance) and Khanti (patience). In facing challenges and overcoming adversity, adventurous activities provide an opportunity for self-discovery and, with it, the development of many practical outdoor skills that last a lifetime.

Adventurous activities also require students to make decisions, solve problems and work as part of a team, all essential skills for the 21^st century. These activities do not only benefit students' relationships with each other, but they also enhance the relationship between a teacher and their students.

Year 7

Students complete an overnight trek to a Karen village. This trip focuses on team building.

Year 8 and Year 9

The Year 8 and Year 9 treks are three days and two nights to a hill tribe village. These trips include a Community and Service element.

Year 10 and Year 11

When students enter high school, the treks in which they participate will all align with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. What this means is that treks become far more focused on developing independent trekking expertise. All treks require substantial training because the expectation is that students make decisions, navigate and organise themselves for the entire journey. There will be two treks in the first term, both of two days and one night.

Year 12 and Year 13

The trips for Year 12 and 13 run over two nights and three days. Many of the experiences that students have may be included in their CAS portfolios. For those who wish to pursue the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award to higher levels, there will be an opportunity to do this as part of an after-school club