The Fish River Journey takes place over 18 days in the Eastern Cape Province and involves 160 students from St Andrew’s College and the Diocesan School for Girls’. Their physical journey begins at the source of the Fish River, the Nardousberg; 2429 meters above sea level, 51km from Graaff- Reinet. Each group journeys from the source to the mouth of the Fish River and covers the diverse terrain by canoeing, cycling, running and walking. Because the Fish River is steeped in educational, social and economic interest, learning takes place beyond the classroom walls. The children learn about caring for the earth, strategies for sustainable living and how to improve the quality of human life while living within the capacity of supporting ecosystems. Through their journey, they begin the life-long learning habits of observation and reflection. They learn of their own strengths and what should be truly valued in others. The Journey challenges the participants to extend their boundaries and build their strength and resourcefulness. The aim is to develop in each boy and girl a strong sense of identity, place, time and culture through interacting with the Eastern Cape’s diverse environment, both social and natural.
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