Gr. 8’s Bond in Manning Park

Manning Park
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Our Outdoor Ed trips are a perfect way for Yorkies to get to know their peers a bit better. The girls learn teamwork skills and bond through shared experiences and challenges.

In Grade 8, bonding with your classmates is more important than ever. These are girls that they will be spending the next five years with.

During the annual Grade 8 trip to Manning Park, Yorkies learned how to navigate the winter terrain while snowshoeing, snowboarding, ice skating and cross-country skiing. They also budgeted and planned their meals together.

Check out some photos from the trip!

First Advanced Outdoor Ed Group

The first Advanced Outdoor Education Group at York House has started its 2012 program.

The girls will be engaging in a 5-day sea kayak trip on the west coast of Vancouver Island, then a 2-day surf clinic to wrap things up. Not only is this an incredible outdoor education experience, it also meets the standard for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Standing. The program includes a team building rock climbing session, two sessions getting oriented to kayaking and many team meetings throughout the year.

In these shots below the girls are completing their first sea kayak training session in December. It was a chilly day to dump the boats but the views were stunning. More exciting photos to come!

Christopher Britt
Outdoor Education Coordinator