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Year 8 Grange Adventures
from The Barker #139
Year 8 Grange camps in Terms 1 and 2 enabled further progression of students’ outdoor skills and personal development in a two-day full pack hike in the magnificent Megalong Valley, camping beside the Cox’s River.
Students in House groups and small teams hiked along parts of the iconic Six Foot Track. They further developed their navigation skills in spectacular gullies, scenic fields and tranquil forests on Gundungurra land.
Many students crossed the famous Bowtell’s Swingbridge, whilst others braved the Cox’s River crossing with wet feet. One highlight of the challenging expedition has been enjoying the magnificent views of the Wild Dog mountains and Narrow Neck cliffs from Dunphy’s campsite.
On the activity days their mountain biking skills have been honed by riding the twisty technical single tracks at Rydal. In addition, many have also enjoyed the challenge of getting to the top of the 30 metre sandstone slabs at Mount York and abseiling down these cliffs.
Earlier in the year Zuza Kania, Brendan Hatte and Mikayla Livingston joined the Grange team as permanent staff. They are also highly skilled and experienced team leaders instructing, inspiring and mentoring the aspiring outdoor adventurers in the Middle School at Barker on Grange programs.
Scott Manwaring Joint Director of the Grange (Programs)
Liz Charlton Joint Director of the Grange (Facilities)
