THE SIBFORDIAN 2018


second poorest district in Malaysia. Team 1 gave to the community by laying a concrete path near a local school. Team 2 meanwhile constructed a surprisingly successfully functioning chicken shed for a local Grandmother and her sweet Grandson, Angus. Both teams were also faced with the task of entertaining the local village children for an evening on the beach which consisted of competitive games run by our students ... football, running races, sand castle competitions ... and plenty of prize giving!


At some point during the expedition, each team faced the most physically challenging journey they had ever come across. The 4,095 metre hike up Mount Kinabalu was broken down into a two day trek (or an exhausting shuffle), with the second day consisting of an early 2am start in order to reach the summit before sunrise. What comes up must come down, and many of us would agree that the descent was the hardest part of the walk.


Sprained ankles and grazed knees were soon set to recover during the final rest and relaxation period, as the teams spent the last two nights of the expedition in Kota Kinabalu – the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state. During the day, Kota allowed students to explore the coastlines through the lens of a snorkel mask. And by night, we were able to immerse ourselves in the culture and vibrant community. This access to such a different way of life was offered by the local night market and traditional evening celebrations.


Every student is grateful for the opportunities and experiences that were offered through the expedition. A brilliant time was had by all.


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