无限风光在险峰，哈罗海口学子冲击爱丁堡公爵奖铜奖
入冬12月，
19位哈罗海口高年级的同学走出课堂，
背上厚重行囊，
开始爱丁堡公爵奖项目的冒险之旅。
本次资格旅行的目的地被选在了海南乐东尖峰岭国家森林公园，尖峰岭海拔1412米，是中国现存面积最大、保存最好的热带原始森林之一，是大量珍稀野生动植物的栖息地。
2023 12月15~18日
海南乐东尖峰岭
沿途的风景固然美不胜收，但是探险才刚刚拉开序幕。
同学们需要穿过热带原始森林，爬上垂直75度的野山道，背着厚重的旅行包与恶劣天气作战，与不知名的野生动物擦肩而过……最终顺利到达目的营地，挑战才算完成。
Nineteen, Harrow Haikou, Upper School pupils stepped out of the classroom this December. With heavy bags on their backs, they embarked on an adventurous journey under the framework of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE).
The destination for this qualifying trip was chosen to be the Ledong Jianfengling National Forest Park in Hainan, which, at an altitude of 1,412 metres, is one of the largest and best-preserved tropical primaeval forests in China, and the habitat of a large number of rare wildlife.
Jianfengling Forest Park, Ledong, Hainan
15 – 18 December 2023
The scenery along the way was breathtaking, but the adventure had just begun.
The pupils needed to walk through tropical forests, climb 75-degree vertical mountain passes, overcome the bad weather with heavy backpacks, and live with unknown wildlife. And their challenge will not be complete until they reach their pre-planned destination.
为什么要挑战
爱丁堡公爵国际奖？
2023年，哈罗海口获得国际青年成就奖——爱丁堡公爵国际奖（The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award）官方授权，正式成为该奖项在中国的独立运营中心之一。
爱丁堡公爵国际奖（简称“爱奖”）分为3个等级：金奖、银奖和铜奖。此次尖峰岭之行是同学们为征战2024年1月准备冲击爱丁堡公爵国际奖-铜奖的练习准备赛。
关于爱丁堡公爵国际奖
About DofE
爱丁堡公爵国际奖由英国菲利普亲王爱丁堡公爵与德国教育局库尔特·哈恩（Kurt Hahn）共同发起，助力年轻人突破自我，不断挑战个人极限，提升内驱力，实现自我发展。爱奖面向所有13-24岁的年轻人，在全球140多个国家和地区助力青少年成长。
获得爱丁堡公爵奖的年轻人，在教育申请、职位申请上都会被优先考虑。因为获得这个奖励的人，都被认为具备了服务社会，承担责任，勇于挑战自我的潜能。
爱奖对学生的考察是多维度且全面的，包括了志愿服务、体育锻炼、技能学习、户外探索和团体生活五大科目，而此次挑战则属于爱奖中的户外探索科目。
户外探索项目，
团队协作的极限挑战
爱奖所有的户外探索旅程都必须包含两个要素：旅程和一个明确的团队目标。这个科目的目的是为参与者提供机会了解户外环境，提高自信心，增强团队合作能力及增强体质。参与者需要在确保环境及设备安全，并通过合适的培训及监督的情况下，走出自己的舒适圈，完成旅程。
N个第一次，
爱奖是一次全新的人生体验
19位来自高年级的哈罗学子参加了这次户外探险练习赛。
在准备进山的前一天，同学们在海滩露宿，一起学习了看地图、指南针、搭帐篷、打火等一系列野外生存技能。并和朝夕相处的好朋友们度过了一个有夕阳相伴的傍晚。此时他们从未想到第二天的挑战如此巨大！回来后许多同学都说：
去之前从没想过这么难！第一次体验这么艰苦的条件。
此外，同学们提前准备好自己三天两夜行程中的所有装备，大到帐篷，睡袋，食物原料，炊具等物品，小到水杯，打火机，垃圾袋等各种生活用品都得随身背负；
另外，同学们每天得在户外生火做饭；无论户外天气如何，同学们都要在户外帐篷里过夜。
更艰难得挑战是登山途中的恶劣天气，在登山过程中，同学们已经被湿热的雨林环境消耗了大部分精力，行至半山腰，山里突然下起雨来，雨水冲刷的陡峭地势增加了学生们行进的难度。好几个同学摔倒在泥泞里又互相扶持着爬起来，继续攀登。
对于哈罗海口高年级学生来说，他们经历了人生中N个第一次：
第一次在雷雨天的帐篷里度过难忘的晚上；
第一次听着公鸡打鸣的声音在清晨醒来；
第一次在湿热与雨水交加的海南冬季一天重负徒步攀爬海拔1400米的高山，累到怀疑人生；
第一次发现近在眼前的山顶，爬起来却宛如远在天边；
......
但这也是一次极好的成长机会，是一个让更多学生除了在学业上发光发热，也能在其他方面去发挥自己的潜能和特长，锻炼毅力和韧性，同时在活动中收获乐趣和友谊，并且提早地接触社会从而在未来能更好地适应和应对生活的平台。
老师分享 Teachers Sharing
I look forward to joining everyone on the team to help support the delivery of the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh International Award. This award offers real values and opportunities to students to develop skills and experiences that have the power to be truly transformative. Helping to build transferable skills that last a lifetime. Targets are set by students, and are directly relevant to their own interests and goals. These can be as diverse as learning the saxophone or how to sail a boat, to volunteering at the library. Through reflecting and building on their progress they will gain a qualification that makes them stand out as adaptable and responsible global citizens, ready to take on the challenges of adult life. On the recent adventurous jourmey student faced and overcame a number of challenges to climb up to the top of a mountain. They developed strong teamworking skills and a sense of individual responsibility, to reach their goal.
Yoyo Zhao 带队老师:
通过这次挑战，我看到不同小组呈现出不同的精神。他们彼此分工合作非常明确，团队协作默契，在恶劣的环境下互相支持和彼此体谅，让我们看到青春朝气的他们最好的模样。
学生分享 Students Sharing
Y12 Audrey Gao：
对我来说最大的挑战是在保护身体的前提下去活动。我的膝盖有问题，但我还是鼓起勇气参加了这次准备赛，我学到了很多户外生存技能，学会如何在恶劣的情况下团队协作，这是一次对我身体和心理的双重挑战。从含金量来说这是英国官方设置的奖项，对于英联邦国家大学申请认可度很高。也能让我们保持运动，学习一技之长，保持兴趣和探索，我相信我们从中收获的品质可以在今后的大学生活让我们持续受益。
Y12 Christy Yang：
我们学习了户外野营的技能，也做了充足的准备工作，但是实践经验还是不足，中途我们就因为没看懂地图走错方向，希望对下次可以更有经验的完成。另外，这次爬山徒步锻炼了我们吃苦耐劳的精神，不仅让我们面对困难仍然坚持，也能够扶持团队里的伙伴。团队里面有体质比较弱的，走的比较慢，我们都会一起等他、帮他。
Y12 Emma Deng：
登山过程中非常考验沟通能力和合作能力，我们小组每个人有不同职位，向导，队长，卫生院、环保员、计时员，记录员和摄影师，每个人都有自己的职责。最大的挑战还是我们爬到一半的时候下雨了，当时找不到路，还背着睡袋帐篷，作为team leader真的很灰心。小组成员体力有区别，所以我分配体力好的同学先去探路，体力差的同学后跟上。当时觉得背上的包越走越重，但是真的很难忘。
Y10 Rebecca Cheng：
我最大的收获应该是我比以前更有耐心了，对待落后的同学，我会帮助他们跟上进度。也变得更有耐力了，我从没想过我可以走完那么长的山路，对我来说是一次真正成长的经历。去之前我以为只需要走公路，没想到是爬山路。虽然我现在才初三，但是我想早点有参加户外挑战的经验为以后做准备。
Y9 Jason Zhai：
我很喜欢户外运动，之前参加帆船比赛，考验的是随机应变的能力，但是登山徒步更考验耐力。不同的能力要求是锻炼自己非常好的机会，除了学到技能，塑造勇气的哈罗价值观和领导力，我最大的感受是学会关心团队的每个人。每个人的身体素质不同，你不能只是自己一个人走，一个人或许可以走很快，但一群人可以走更久。
Y12 Gina Wu：
在沟通中找到解决的方法是我这次徒步学到的最重要的一课。登山途中，我觉得应该走这边他觉得应该走那边，装备如何分配？怎么分配才公平？是我们碰到的最大难题。因为山里白天很热晚上很冷，谁都想轻松一点，但是根本不可能。我觉得户外挑战不仅考验体能和耐力，也考验沟通能力，让我们全方位跳出自己的舒适区。
19位哈罗海口高年级同学在紧张的学习之余参与挑战，让自身的各方面能力都得到了充分的锻炼与提升，同时也为大学申请增添了高含金量的活动背景。他们在爱奖户外挑战中展现的非凡的决心与韧性，值得哈罗海口的每一个人感到骄傲。
In 2023, Harrow Haikou was officially licensed by the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, an international award for youth achievement, and officially became one of the award's independent operating centres in China.
What is the DofE?
The DofE was designed to challenge and supports the development of young people between the ages of 13-24 in more than 140 countries and regions around the world.
Young people who complete the DofE programme are given preference in university applications and job applications. This is because those who receive this award are recognised as having the potential to serve the community, take responsibility and challenge themselves.
Expedition project
The ultimate challenge of teamwork
All DofE expeditions must have a planned activity and a clearly defined team goal. The objective of this section is to provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the outdoor environment, improve self-confidence, enhance teamwork and strengthen physical fitness. Participants are required to step out of their comfort zone and complete the journey with appropriate training and supervision while ensuring the safety of the environment and equipment.
A brand-new life experience
with DofE
Nineteen Harrow pupils from the Upper School took part in this expedition practice session.
The day before they prepared to go into the mountains, they camped out on the beach and together they learnt a range of wilderness survival skills such as reading a map, using a compass, pitching a tent, and lighting a fire. Accompanied by the beautiful sunset, they never imagined then that the next day's journey would be so challenging! Upon returning to school, many pupils said,
I never thought it would be this hard, before! It’s my first time to manage to live in such tough conditions.
Firstly, they needed to find each rest stop by looking at a map, using a compass, and following a pre-planned route for the trip without a mobile phone or GPS.
In addition, all our pupils prepared in advance all their essentials for the three-day and two-night journey, including tents, sleeping bags, food, cooking utensils, water cups, lighters, rubbish bags, and other daily necessities.
They were required to build fires for cooking and spend the night in outdoor tents, regardless of the weather.
The tougher challenge was to face the bad weather on the way up. In the process of climbing, the pupils had already consumed most of their energy by the hot and humid environment of the rainforest. The sudden rain washed away the steep mountains, which made it more difficult for the pupils to walk. But the children always held each other up and continued to climb.
For the Upper School pupils at Harrow Haikou, they experienced many firsts in their lives:
For the first time, they spent an unforgettable night in a tent during a thunderstorm;
For the first time;, they woke up early in the morning listening to the roosters crowing;
For the first time, they were so exhausted from hiking up a 1,400-metre-high mountain in the winter of Hainan, etc.
However, it is also an exciting opportunity for more pupils to develop their potential and strengths in other areas apart from their academics, to exercise their perseverance and resilience, to have fun and make friends, and to get in touch with society at an early stage so that they can better adapt to and cope with challenges in the future.
When applying to overseas universities, the experience of participating in the DofE programme can also add value to the personal statement, as the applicant's perseverance, courage, and commitment and ability to serve the community can be fully demonstrated through this programme.
老师分享 Teachers' Thoughts
Karl Fischer, Teacher Leader:
我期待着与队伍中的每一位成员一起，支持爱丁堡公爵奖项目的实施。这个项目为学生提供了真正的价值和机会，使他们能够发展技能，积累经验，从而帮助他们实现真正的转变。这个项目有助于培养学生的可迁移技能，并使他们终身受益。学生自己设定与他们的兴趣直接相关的目标。这些目标可以是学习萨克斯风或如何驾船，也可以是在图书馆做志愿者。通过反思和不断进步，他们将获得一项资格证书，成为适应能力强、负责任的世界公民，随时准备迎接成人生活的挑战。
Yoyo Zhao, Teacher Leader:
Through this challenge, I saw that different groups presented different spirits. Their clear division of labour, teamwork, support and understanding of each other in a harsh environment showed us their best.
学生分享 Students' Thoughts
Y12 Audrey Gao：
The biggest challenge for me was to participate in the event while protecting my body. I have knee problems, but I plucked up the courage to take part in the event. I learnt a lot of outdoor survival skills and how to work as a team in tough situations. It, it was a challenge for me both physically and mentally. In addition, this programme is an official UK award and is highly recognised by universities in Commonwealth countries when applying for university. It also allows us to stay active, learn a skill and stay passionate about exploring. I believe the qualities we gain from DofE can continue to benefit us in our future university life.
Y12 Christy Yang：
We learnt the skills of outdoor camping and made sufficient preparation. However, our practical experience was still insufficient and we went in the wrong direction in the middle of the journey because we didn't understand the map. I hope we can do better next time. In addition, this hiking exercised our spirit of endurance. We persevered in the face of difficulties, and our teammates always supported each other.
Y12 Emma Deng：
Communication skills and cooperation were very much tested throughout the journey. Each member of our team had different roles, including guide, team leader, health carer, timekeeper, record keeper and photographer. The biggest challenge was that it rained halfway up our climb. We couldn't find the way while carrying sleeping bags and tents, so as a team leader, I was discouraged. Then, I assigned different jobs to the team members to overcome this challenge. At that time, I felt that the bag on my back got heavier and heavier, but it was memorable.
Y10 Rebecca Cheng：
The biggest benefit for me was probably the fact that I was more patient than I had ever been before, and with those who were falling behind I would help them to keep up with the others. I feel like I've become more enduring because I never thought I could walk that long of a mountain trail. This has helped me grow. Even though I'm only in Year 10 now, I want to be able to gain experience in outdoor challenges sooner to prepare me for more challenges in the future.
Y9 Jason Zhai：
I love outdoor sports. I have participated in sailing competitions before, which test the ability to adapt to changes, but mountain hiking is more of an endurance test. But these are very good opportunities to train myself. Apart from learning skills and developing leadership skills, the most important experience I had on this journey was learning to care about everyone in the team. You can't just go by yourself on a journey; one person may be able to go fast, but a group of people can go further
Y12 Gina Wu：
Finding a solution through communication was the most important lesson I learned on this hike. How do we distribute our kits when we disagree on routes during a journey? And how to distribute it fairly? This was the biggest problem we encountered. Of course, everyone wants to be comfortable, but it's simply not possible. I think outdoor challenges not only test physical ability and endurance but also communication skills, allowing us to step out of our comfort zone in all aspects.
Nineteen Harrow Haikou Upper School pupils took part in the challenge after a stressful period of study, allowing themselves to fully practice and improve in all aspects of their abilities, as well as adding great experience to their university application resumes. The extraordinary determination and resilience they showed in the DofE expedition challenge is worthy of the Harrow Haikou community's pride.
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