Getting muddy for a purpose!

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gh Guy & Gal Challenge

Year 12 and 13 Outdoor Education students from our school recently put their skills to the test at the New Balance Secondary Schools Tough Guy & Gal Challenge in Kumeu. The event, held at the Kumeu Showgrounds, offered a challenging 6km course packed with obstacles designed to push participants to their limits.

Our students navigated a rugged terrain that included swamp crossings, a spiders' web net climb, and tunnels, all while battling a significant amount of mud. This experience was a perfect real-world application of the resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills they've been developing in their Outdoor Education classes.

Beyond the physical challenge, the event also provided an opportunity for students to earn NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 credits, linking their muddy efforts directly to their academic curriculum.

Notable placings include:

6th overall in the "guys'" race:

Landan Bell (Year 13) out of 996 males. 6km in 27m50sec

17th overall in the "guys'" race:

Nathan O'Neill (Year 12) out of 996 males. 6km in 31m11sec

15th overall in the "gals'"' race:

Claire Klippert (international student). 6km in 36m29sec