Trekking Mount Abu was an adventure that my friends and I had eagerly awaited for. We explored the outdoors and tried new adventure activities like rock climbing and rappelling. The trekking experience was a physical and mental challenge that helped us develop survival skills and learn how to navigate rough terrain. The trip was also an excellent opportunity to bond with our teachers and friends. We spent time together, talking and sharing our experiences. It was a great way to strengthen our relationships and create lasting memories. Breathing in the mountain air and taking in the natural surroundings was a refreshing change from our city lives. It was a self-rejuvenating experience that helped us recharge and return to school with a fresh perspective. Overall, trekking Mount Abu was an unforgettable adventure that helped me develop survival skills, bond with my teachers and friends, and take a spiritual break. It was a great way to breathe in the mountain air, push our boundaries.

LO1 – Identify your own strengths and develop areas for growth: 

The rough terrain and outdoor environment presented a unique set of challenges that helped us build survival skills and adaptability. By learning how to surf through the rocky land and deal with the mental and physical challenges under harsh conditions, we developed resilience and real life problem-solving skills by showcasing the learner profiles of communicators, thinkers, and inquirers during the team games.

LO2 – Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills: 

By exploring new outdoor activities like rock climbing and rappelling, we showed a willingness to take on challenges and push our boundaries. We demonstrated initiative by exploring new environments and taking on new challenges, all while learning to manage risks and stay safe.  During this period, I explored the learner profile risk-taker by being courageous and getting out of my comfort zone.

LO4 – Show commitment to and perseverance in activities: 

We were committed to the trekking experience and worked hard to complete the journey. It was a challenging experience that required us to be disciplined, organized, and focused. By pushing ourselves to the limits and staying committed to our goals, we developed a sense of personal achievement and self-confidence. This helped us cater to the learner profile balance by catering to our spiritual, mental and physical well-being.