Step into a true winter adventure in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains. Over two demanding days, participants trek 20 kilometres on snowshoes, carrying full backpacks through deep snow and rugged terrain. The journey includes a challenging mountain ascent and an overnight stay at 1,600 m, surrounded by wild winter landscapes. Led by the school’s leadership team, this expedition forges resilience, teamwork, and confidence, while providing essential preparation for the final DofE expedition. An unforgettable test of endurance, leadership, and spirit.
Students: Y10: Cezara Coszar Y11: Tiana Coszar, Tudor Harosa, Tudor Maier, Victor Brat, Victor Laslo, Jonathan Filimon, Eduard Filimon, Carina Enache, Mara Cocoara, Giada Raccanello, Ariana Romaniuc Y12: Emma Ganea, Nina Gaghi
Teachers: Daniela Ganea & Mihaela Romaniuc
12-19 Dec: Ski Trip Cortina d'Ampezzo Dolomiti - Italy
The school ski trip to the Dolomiti is an unforgettable experience for high school students. Surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and fresh alpine air, students spend their days skiing and snowboarding on well-prepared slopes suitable for all skill levels.
Beyond skiing, the trip offers a chance to bond with classmates, enjoy cozy mountain lodges, and experience the unique culture of the Dolomiti region. Evenings are filled with group activities, shared meals, and time to relax after an active day outdoors. The trip combines sport, nature, and friendship, making it both fun and enriching for everyone involved.
Teacher: Virgil Ganea
20-21 Nov: DofE Bronze Test Expedition Group Y11 "Cocoseii" Rimetea - Colțești
The students' objective was to clean up and refresh the orienteering signs on the hiking trails.
Assessors: Alexandra Oana & Radu Poenaru
12-13 Nov DofE Test Expedition / Trascau Mountains
with an outstanding Y11 student team: Ariana, Giada, Tiana, Norbi, Victor, Razvan, Tudor Harosa, Tudor Maier.
Their objective was to compare the customs, traditions and history from the Romanian village Izvoarele and the Hungarian village Rimetea.
Assesors: Iulia Bratfalean and Irina Simion
Our Silver level adventure on the Via Transilvanica – Terra Dacica was one for the books. We hiked through rolling hills, peaceful forests, and villages that felt like stepping back in time. The route wasn’t easy — long days, tricky terrain, and plenty of moments that tested our teamwork and endurance — but that’s what made it so rewarding. Somewhere between the climbs, the laughs, and the quiet forest paths, we found exactly what we were looking for: a real connection with the land and each other. Via Transilvanica reminded us why we love doing this — it’s not just about the trail, it’s about the journey we share along the way.
Assessors: Daniel Hernandez and Mara Neacsu
Team of 6 Girls = An Adventure That Doesn’t Fit in Just One Photo!
Day 1: We played cat and mouse with the storms. We reached the campsite wet, but not soaked – a small victory, but a sweet one.
Day 2: With the sun sometimes friendly, sometimes shy behind the clouds, we got to work and turned our cleanup efforts into a real success.
Day 3: We completed the loop, returning to our starting point, only now we had collected all the round-trip kilometers of Lake Beliș and its arms, many kilograms of waste, stories, smiles, and some muscle in our arms.
The conclusion? It wasn’t just a kayaking trip, but a unique experience – an adventure that brought us together and gave us the chance to leave nature a little cleaner than we found it. A gift for us and for the lake.
Assessors: Daniela Ganea and Virgil Ganea