The expedition was challenging. Year 10 had to learn how to navigate using only a compass and a map. They had to build their own fire and cook for themselves. They had to walk around 20km carrying all of their gear. But above all they had to learn how to work as a team like never before, because they had only themselves to rely on.
Nevertheless, everyone made it! Sometimes slow, a few times lost, frequently tired, but they all did it. No one complained, no one gave up! All of the instructors and teachers who accompanied the groups on their trek were extremely impressed by our students.
As an educator this experience proved to me, yet again, that our children are made of stronger stuff than we often give them credit for. And I am not referring to physical strength here - every able bodied person can walk 10km a day at a leisurely pace! The mental strength that our students demonstrated truly awed me. They were resilient, kind and caring, team workers and team builders, responsible, adaptable and committed.
Although all students impressed, some really stood out as leaders, carers, organisers and communicators. Therefore I would like to recognise the following students for their outstanding contributions during the expedition:
- Ray J
- Teo-Kami H
- Nemo G
- Sofia S
- Chisanga M
- Tomoki H
- Farhaan A
- Yordan G
- Kiriaki K
- Fatimah A
- Annya M
- Saarah O
We hope to see many students back for the qualifier. And we certainly hope that our students will take the many lessons they have learnt in the bush and apply them in the city as well. At ISL we strive to create the future leaders of our societies and communities. Those leaders will need to be more adaptable, more resilient and committed than ever before! Last week our students rose to the challenge, I know they will continue to do so in the future!
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