Parker student Adam winsadventure trip of life-time

The three week expedition with Outward Bound Canada is sponsored by the Stuart Horne Trust. Adam, will be exposed to Canadian universities, schools and outdoor leadership programs. The programs use the challenges and inspiration of the natural environment - rivers, lakes, mountains and oceans - to bring out the best in everyone. The rewards come from meeting these challenges and accomplishing what was thought to be impossible. The students will learn outdoor survival and adventure skills, hike through mountain ranges, learn to sea kayak and camp. They will also develop long-lasting attributes of courage, resilience, responsibility, persistence, integrity, compassion and the ability to work well with others - qualities that will last a lifetime. The students underwent a rigorous application and interview process, including a phone interview to Canada, displaying their motivation, resilience, open-mindedness and physical fitness at each stage. Year 11 student Adam said: “I didn’t for one minute think that I would have been chosen; it’s such an amazing opportunity, so when I was picked it felt incredible!” Head of Year, Deborah Grimmer, said: “I am over the moon that Adam has been given the opportunity to participate in this wonderful adventure. He is a very lucky young man. I wish him every happiness as he embarks on such an amazing life changing experience.” Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1 Make our website your homepage at www.hastingsobserver.co.uk 2 Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hastingsobserver 3 Follow us on Twitter @HastingsObs 4 Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! The Hastings Observer - always the first with your local news. Be part of it.