2024 School Magazine

Year 9 Program: Journeys

This year on the Trails Journey I experienced the enchantment of the Noosa biosphere and once again, the Marrapatta campus. On this journey I learned the skills of patience, perseverance and trying your hardest. Riding through beautiful forests everyday brought me closer to my friends and I will forever be grateful for these once in a lifetime experiences. Parker Herbertson (9G)

While the Marrapatta journey was challenging, it was absolutely rewarding. What I enjoyed most was the sense of teamwork and support that developed throughout the journey. Throughout the week I found myself pushed outside my comfort zone, encouraged to do things I would have initially said 'no' to; and looking back, I am so grateful. Not only did my teachers and peers help me, but I found myself encouraging others in the same way. On the whole, I found the Marrapatta journey to be an extremely fun learning experience, in which my friends and I grew closer, as the experience was not just about personal growth but also about growing together as a group. Emily Jones (9G)

I really enjoyed my Trails Journey experience this year. The Outdoor Education programs at Marrapatta provide challenges that help you to understand your strengths and weaknesses. For example, this year I didn’t really struggle with the cooking, or bike riding aspects of the journey, however the high ropes activity reminded me of my fear of heights. I recommend the Trails Journey especially, because it was a really rewarding accomplishment to ride for over 30 km over two days. The support and kindness that our group showed for each other over the week, through the ups and downs of the journey, united our class and left a positive

impact on me. Lola Brown (9R)

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