Last week, our Silver Duke of Edinburgh students braved the Snowy Mountains with courage and resilience, living out our ICS value of being courageous learners. In one epic day, they covered 25km through white outs, navigational challenges, and snow-covered tracks.
Here's what some of our students had to say about the hike:
- “One thing I learned about myself was that even though I found some parts hard, I found the joy in it.”
- “Often when I’m faced with a challenge (like walking through snow) I’m able to learn how to best cope, and eventually love doing it.”
- “I learnt that having a better attitude can make the hike a lot more bearable instead of getting negative when things don't go to plan. I learnt that having challenges in the moment improve the memory when you look back and this motivates me to keep doing things like that.”
- “Even though the weather was harsh and the trail was hard at times, I learnt that my willpower and determination were my most powerful tools in helping me reach the end.”
Mr Rob Spreitzer
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator