Adventure was in the air this summer! Heathfield students travelled to Borneo to tackle the Pahu Trail trek, contribute to Sun Bear conservation and meet Orangutans in the wild.
Starting off in Kota Kinabalu (KK), the capital of Sabah, the girls were assigned team roles and explored the local markets and historical landmarks including Australia Place and the Pillars of Sabah. They then departed for a 4 day hike in the lush Borneo wilderness following rivers, discovering rural villages and paddy fields and crossing rivers via dramatic hanging bridges. At night they pitched their tents and cooked meals, learning bush skills and basic jungle survival skills under the stars.
Completing the trek, girls enjoyed a day of adrenalin fuelled activities including white water rafting through lush jungle scenery and zip wiring over the tree tops past the onlooking wildlife. The following day they visited the Sun Bear sanctuary to learn more about these fascinating creatures and volunteered their time helping building boardwalks, footbridges and making toys. On the final day of the trip, the girls visited the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, one of the last remaining places to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
Everyone really enjoyed this exceptional and immersive experience learning about global topics and developing students as responsible global citizens with a passion for positive change.
