International Year 6 Outdoor Adventure Learning

As part of our continuing effort to build on class camaraderie, we left the classroom for a day this week and went rock climbing. Just how cool is that huh? For most of us, this was our first try at sports climbing. We were apprehensive and somewhat daunted by the height of the rock wall when we first saw it. Could we really do this? Our fears were dispelled as soon as we got a go at it. The first time is always the hardest. Once we got the hang of things, subsequent tries became a lot more enjoyable and fulfilling - we ended up having so much fun. Not only did we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we also took back with us some invaluable lessons.

"I enjoyed climbing up the second lane (intermediate level). It was difficult at first and I gave up. After observing the wall for some time, I decided to try for a second time. I took the risk and I succeeded."
- Thanh

"I learned that it is important to have a destination in mind and try to reach that destination."
- Hyuk Joon

"I learned how to communicate with people, trust them and do teamwork with them. I had to cooperate, persevere and be patient each time I climb. Most importantly, I had to be careful."
- Se Keon

"I trusted the belayers and I did well. Our class is a good team!"
- Ngoc

"Whenever I step up on one more climbing hold, I feel proud of myself."
- Youn Jae

"The part of the activity I most enjoyed today is being able to climb up to the top of most of the lanes on the rock wall. I didn't get to the top of the fifth lane (advanced level) but I nearly did!"
- Tien

"I learned to believe."
- Geun Hye