Congratulations to Lexi Phillips, Bethan Edwards and Noelani Ritchie on their successful seven-day leadership journey to the Queen Charlotte Sound.

These three girls (along with four other Canterbury secondary school students) made the most of this amazing opportunity to sea kayak and mountain bike the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound over the recent holidays.  A massive thanks to Adventure Specialties for providing this rich experience for Horomaka students. Below is a brief reflection from the girls.

"We really enjoyed spending a week in the outdoors as a group and had an awesome time in a new environment (Marlborough Sounds).

We have all gained skills that we can take away from this experience and implement throughout our lives. We have learnt so much about ourselves and in particular how we can manage ourselves and others most effectively in a positive manner. We have grown in confidence, whether that was mountain biking, kayaking or just being more comfortable in the outdoors, but also with our collaboration skills, communication, adaptability and resilience over the course of the week. PS.  Thanks Grace for saving Lexi from losing her front wheel while mountain biking."

These opportunities are another example of the huge range of experiences available to Horomaka students. It reminds me of a smorgasbord with a wide variety of delicious food and dishes. Our students are so fortunate! It is so good to see students making the most of these opportunities! It's also a great reminder for others to always read the student notices or emails as there is often so many other unique experiences and opportunities promoted there.