Outward Bound

Thursday, 9th May 2024 at 9:50am

The confidence and self-esteem levels of Year 12 students Tasmin Roberts, and Lachlan Rodden, have soared to new heights after completing a 21-Day Outward Bound (Mind, Body, Soul) course.

The MBS course promotes independence and leadership qualities, with participants completing a variety of outdoor challenges while being 'off-grid' without a cellphone - giving students time to 'disconnect to reconnect' to the world around them.

"Definite highlights were sailing and hiking in the Marlborough Sounds," says Lachlan, "And taking my turn as Captain of the ship, giving commands and making sure we were going in the right direction!"

Part of the Mind, Body, Soul experience is having a positive mindset to take on new challenges with a range of activities such as sailing, rock climbing and abseiling to tramping and solo camping.

Overcoming physical and emotional challenges and expecting the unexpected were all part of the 'adventure'.

Each morning began with a 3km run and 6am swim before each group was given their instructions for the day.

"Spending the night in the bush, all alone, with just a ground sheet and a fly (for cover) was something else!" says Tasmin, who loved every minute of the MBS Outward Bound experience, and has already started looking into going on an upcoming Spirit of Adventure course.