Page 127 - Secondary School BEATS

Of an unforgettable experience let me tell you the fable
Where we were greeted by stars
As if grains of salt on a pitch black table
Leaving behind the buildings and cars
We entered a world of bliss
A world where phones don’t control us
Where the beauty of the sunrise we don’t miss
The amicable sun peeking over the mountain
Slowly rising up in hues The school's annual camp was filled with
Painting oranges over the blues anticipation and mixed expectations. After two
Every moment we count in years of online school, we were finally returning to
the familiar campsite in Nanital. Despite the long
Soon the cold breeze hit us travel, we arrived and settled into our cabins. The
And the clouds descended upon two groups, Spartans and Blue Battalions, were
But didn’t feel the need to make a fuss given bands to represent their factions. Activities
For into friendship we were drawn like rappelling and Tyrolean traverse provided thrills,
The cold only brought us closer together though waiting times were extensive. The second
Weaving memories we’ll never forget day involved a challenging mountain trek, where
For who notices the bitter weather we admired the breathtaking landscape and took
When all your friends sit watching the sunset group photos. The day ended with a lively disco
party. On the final day, we engaged in community
Not only with our peers service, painting walls and creating posters in a local
But connecting with ourselves village. The highlight was Guerilla Warfare, where
Overcoming our worst fears factions competed in artillery, water bomb, and
To test new waters it impels kitchen challenges. Despite the Spartans' loss, we
celebrated with a campfire gathering. The camp
Staring down from a hilltop concluded with a sense of fulfillment and gratitude
Shaking off the hesitation for the memorable experiences shared with friends
Then not wanting to stop and teachers.
As we rappelled down with elation
That feeling of pride By Raunak Garhyan (MYP 3)
After the task was done
To know that we tried
And the battle against our mind we won

Building appreciation and fostering respect
For ourselves and for nature
As to the highest peak we trekked
The magnificent view being the fruit of our labor

The houses seeming minuscule
Surrounding the lake at its slumber
With awe we were imbued
As Himalayan white replaced the umber
These images are etched
Into our minds for forever
Since our limits we stretched
This experience is nothing short of a treasure

By Tanishkka Aggarwal (MYP 3B)

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