Y9 Conquer Little Meru

Few adventures can compare to the exciting challenge of summiting a mountain. This challenge presented itself to the Year 9s as Little Meru, a majestic peak calling with its attraction of adventure and conquering. Their quest began on Wednesday, May 1st, and quickly became a test of perseverance, solidarity, and tenacity.

The students set off on their adventure to the first camp, Miriakamba. After a day of strenuous walking, they arrived at the camp, exhausted but elated at having reached their first goal. They refreshed their energy with a substantial meal here, surrounded by nature's peaceful embrace.

At the break of daylight, the expedition resumed to the next camp, Saddle Hut. The trail snaked through lush greenery and rocky terrain. Despite the difficult route, the desire to attain greater heights drove them forward. They had a short break and ate lunch when they arrived at Saddle Hut.

The final phase of the trek was not for the faint of heart. Scaling the heights to Little Meru required all their strength and resolve. They rose step by step, each stride demonstrating their unshakeable commitment. As they stood on the peak of Little Meru, the students felt a collective sense of triumph. Every student had conquered the peak.

However, the journey was far from over. With the downhill beckoning, the students retraced their tracks, handling the rough terrain with the same vigor that had powered their climb. Their adventure came to an end on the final day when they descended to Miriakamba, the starting point. They paused here and had a chance to reflect on the hardships they had conquered and the bonds they had formed. They said their goodbyes to Mount Meru with one last lunch at the first camp.

Through perseverance and solidarity, the Year 9s transformed a formidable task into a triumph of endurance, creating a legacy of resilience and inspiration for future classes. Through this, they created lasting memories and another achievement to add to their CVs!