Thirty-four Montfortian gentlemen from Sec 2 and Sec 3 and five teachers (Mr Faizan, Mr Toh, Mrs Leong, Mrs Lee and Mr Singh) from Montfort Secondary embarked upon a-three-day-three-night overseas expedition to Gopeng Nature Reserve in Perak.
The 39 participants met up at school on Monday night and were encouraged by our Vice-Principal to be on our best behaviour as we were the ambassadors of Montfort Secondary across the Causeway.
The Montfortian gentlemen and their teachers endured an eight-hour coach ride to Gopeng in Perak.
Upon arriving in Perak on Tuesday morning [24th June], our adventurous gentlemen tackled the famous Gua Tempurung by undertaking an adventure caving expedition deep into the bowels of the 400-million-year-old limestone cave.
Crawling on all fours, our gentlemen explored the cave which was submerged in knee-deep waters. At some parts of the cave, our gentlemen had to navigate the low ceiling of the cave with barely enough room to breathe.
But like true warriors, all our boys emerged unscathed and completed the caving expedition in under two-and-half hours. This was a remarkable achievement as most teenagers will take almost twice the time.
While in the cave, our gentlemen learnt how to overcome their fears of the dark and tight spaces. They also picked up some geographical lessons on limestone caves.
After adventure caving, our brave gentlemen tackled the white-water rafting at Sungei Kampar. Sungei Kampar is Grade 2+3 Rapids. This makes it a challenging Rapid for teens.
In their six-man rafts, they navigated the 7km route with much gusto.
Said Leon Wee of Sec 2E3: "It was a great feeling to be able to handle the rough waters. It boosted my water confidence.
Added Yuvaraj of Sec 2E3: "This is a great personal accomplishment. I had learnt the importance of relying on my team-mates. It was adrenaline-fuelled experience. I would definitely recommend my classmates to go on the next TravelBug@Montfort next year."
As of our first day in Perak, the teachers are pleased to inform all participants' parents that there was NO CASUALTY and all boys are safe and sound.
Our Giants will be tacklling a four-hour trek on Wednesday [25th June] to an Orang Asli settlement and sample their lifestyle.
3 comments:
Dear all,
We really loved the pictures you sent and updates. We're also glad everyone is safe and sound, and from the looks of it, you're all having a great time.
The waters look treacherous and the cave dark, cold and musty but I think you've done a great job. I hope your 4 hour trek went well and that you continue to look after each other in true Montfortian manner. (Look after our teachers too and help them as much as you can)
We'll put out your report on the school notice board outside the office and blow up the pictures so you'll get a 'superstar' welcome when you return. Also, we'll read out the report and maybe in the afternoon or when your friends are free, they'll submit a post to the blog so that you'll be able to read. (Now that's called remembering each other and valuing your friendship and ties!)
At Montfort School today, for the first time in practicaly more than a year, Mr Simen has taken ill and was not in school. He has been trying to shake off the flu bug for weeks and finally succumbed to some well-earned rest and recuperation at home. It was also apt that we also had our Avian Flu Temperature Taking Exercise today.
In the meantime, stay healthy. Have enough rest and look out for each other. Show them how at Montfort, we extend our kindness, patience, cheerfulness, understanding and compassion to all we meet. Age Quod Agis.
We keep you in our prayers.
Mr Lloyd Yeo
It is good to overcome our fears, pushing our limits further,etc. On that day we went for white-water rafting,which was a grade2+3 rapids. It was fun. We learnt to value teamwork.
Good luck gentlemen who are going for the Perak trip tonight!
Great going students from first wave! Your tremendous efforts put while participating in the activities clearly shoned in the pictures taken. Well done, and now over to the students from the second wave to continue the great spirit.
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