Trips
Grade 8 Bonding Trip
Discovering Mindfulness in Khao Yai September 30 - October 1, 2025
This year, the Grade 8 Bonding Trip was held a little later in the
year than usual, and by the time late October came around, the students were well and truly ready to go. On the first afternoon, the students travelled to the True Mindfulness Centre up near Khao Yai, and upon arrival, we were greeted by cooler weather, and unfortunately, some light rain. So, the students headed to the sleeping halls to get changed before heading to the activities room for a small pre-dinner activity. During this time, the students shared their opinions on various issues relating to their grade, and began their bonding. After dinner, students met back into the activities room for more bonding and sharing activities before heading back to the sleeping halls where they had time to chat with friends before sleeping. The following morning, the students took part in a typical morning activity at the Mindfulness Centre, Walking Mindfulness. During this activity, the students completed three laps around a picturesque lake, contemplating ideas such as ‘what makes a good friend’, and other related ideas. This activity was followed by breakfast, but it was after breakfast that it became apparent that students (and adults) were beginning to feel ill, and the decision was made to head back to school to try and reduce the spread of the illness. And while the trip was cut short, the students enjoyed their time together while at the Mindfulness Centre, and are already looking forward to more overnight trips! Mr. Ben Student Life Coordinator
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