Program for American International School Dhaka

On the 21^st February 2013, the American International School Dhaka, arrived in Sabah to take part in a 7 Days course at Outward Bound Sabah. 50 students with over 10 different nationalities ages between 13 and 14 years were accompanied by 5 teachers.

In the early part of the course, the group completed the ropes course challenge which include tree climbing, rock climbing, flying fox and the Giant’s ladder.

The school then split into 4 teams whereby 2 groups tackled a two day one night jungle trek - a very different experience to the busy streets of Dhaka; whilst the other groups went on a sea expedition, sailing and rowing to Dinawan Island. The groups later swapped to complete the other challenge.

In the middle of this exhilarating fun-filled adventure course, the group took part in community service together with locals from the surrounding area to help plant trees and carry out a beach clean-up. It was a rewarding afternoon where 29 bags filled and 37 trees planted, all in aid of keeping Sabah a natural wildlife paradise.

The ‘Adventure Course’ designed to develop the participants leadership skills, basic survival skills and ability to work in a team proved a great success with one student saying: “This course was an enlightening experience, something I will never forget”.

This course was both a challenge for the instructors and participants with the great array of cultures and nationalities mixing together. The closing ceremony attended by OBS Chairman, YM Tengku Adlin, OBS Executive Director YBhg Datuk Gabriel William and OBS Assistant Director Benjamin Benedict was a great round up to a very happening and vibrant week.

Written by Jennifer Stewart
Edited by Benjamin Benedict