The DofE International Award practice journey took up the first two days of the trip.
Students need to travel in small groups from Tongxin Island to the Black Tea Valley campsite 10 km away, while carrying heavy backpacks filled with camping and picnic supplies. Despite the heat and muddy conditions, they persevered through the forest with resilience and mutual encouragement.
On the first day, the weather and unexpected situations posed challenges to the hiking. With mutual encouragement from companions and careful guidance from teachers, students actively reviewed their performance, adjusted routes and groups, and showed improved performance the next day. Finally, both the road hiking group and the adventure hiking group have successfully completed the hiking challenge.
Students deeply experienced profound growth and learning. Facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, and closely collaborating with peers, they not only improved their skills but also learned how to persevere in adversity, find solutions in difficulties, and effectively cooperate with others. These are invaluable experiences crucial for their future life and career development.