2001 School Magazine

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Downhill

Duke of Edinburgh

Seven people Clinging, grasping hands An invisible magnetism

The Centre played host to two designated Duke of Edinburgh camps

this year. During the Duke of Edinburgh weekends the girls

Glues them Binds them Together As one chain Rain starts to fall Starts to mingle with sweat On your face But you don't notice Concentration it is all on the hill You step through mud Through blood sucking leeches Determined You can see your destination Your concentration falters One foot 15 all it takes To slip To fall

undertook expeditions, which they planned and prepared independently Both weekends this year have taken place in the Imbil State Forest and Involved the students in hiking. raft building and paddling and canoeing The girls worked in small groups of five or SIX and navigated themselves through a series of checkpoints to an overnight camp location This experience allowed personal leadership skills to develop further and enhanced the student's level of self-confidence Most girls enjoyed the freedom and fear of being on an outdoor programme without direct adult supervision. As part of the assessment of a Duke of Edinburgh camp the students completed a logbook. in the logbook compilation process the girls were asked to reflect creative Iy on their Outdoor experiences. A sample of these reflections is included

into darkness Down the hill That foot

15 yours it slides. trying to grasp the mud The chain falters The magnetism breaks And you roll Forever more

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Bronze test Rewards that are endless Opportunities for everyon Negotiation skills learnt Zest and vitality were pivo Exciting and enjoyable Tears, blood and sweat Expectations and aspireti Struggle Terrific time!

Denise Cheung