Year 13 Mountain Trip
As part of the Year 13 programme at Palmerston North Boys' High School, all Year 13 students (apart from the Crest-to-Crest competitors) are expected to attend the annual Year 13 Mountain Trip. This camp is an important outdoor education component of the school programme and will be held from 10-14 February 2025. The Mountain Trip is a highlight of their time at school for many Year 13 students.
The aim of the camp is threefold:
- To provide a physical challenge
- To use the National Park environment and community life to aid social development.
- To use the physical and biological features of this area to reinforce academic skills.
Students will be accommodated in nine lodges at the Top o' the Bruce on Mt Ruapehu. Each student will share in the daily running of the lodge, including all domestic duties and cooking.
The final programme for this camp is dependent on the weather, however students may complete a team building and leadership day, a tramp to the Summit of Mt Ruapehu (or a similar tramp), and the Tongariro Crossing.
Students need to organise suitable clothing for this camp. This includes a 100% waterproof raincoat, polypropylene top and bottoms, gloves and suitable footwear. This clothing must be organized well in advance as the Mountain Trip takes place in the second full week of school in 2025 (week 3).
The cost of the trip for 2025 is $375.
CLICK HERE FOR THE YEAR 13 MOUNTAIN TRIP GEAR LIST
Year 13 Mountain Trip Photos - 2021
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