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BHS wins the UC Amazing Race!

Anne-Marie Hampton —

Recently two teams from Burnside participated in the annual UC Amazing Race, one team emerging as winners!

This was a competition that involved using skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, communication, orienteering and innovation. There were many challenges the teams had to complete based on subject areas like Science, Mechanical Technology, English, Law, General Knowledge, Accounting and much more. In order to get the next clue, the teams had to complete each challenge using speed, resilience, teamwork and accuracy.

One of our favourite challenges during the race was the 'Earmuff Challenge'. This challenge consisted of one person wearing earmuffs and trying to decipher what their teammates were saying through lip-reading. We found this extremely fun and funny, and enjoyed this challenge as a group.

Overall we all learnt a lot from the experience and enjoyed it thoroughly. Most of us would have to say that the Amazing Race was the best way to end the year! We would like to thank the UC staff for running this well-organised event and giving Year 10's a taster of what UC has to offer us!

If you are a Year 9, we would highly encourage you to participate next year with your friends as this event is extremely fun and exciting, as well as providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience!