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ADVENTURE AWAITS From canoeing to Himalayan treks, students engage in adventures far beyond the classroom, navigating Bolivia’s icy peaks and joining clubs
scratch, these activities offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and discovery. THE PERSE DIFFERENCE The Perse School distinguishes itself with an unwavering commitment to student empowerment. With a dedicated outdoor education team and a pupil-led approach, the school provides an environment for students to develop skills such as decision- making, organisation and resilience. “We interpret outdoor learning entirely from a pupil’s position by putting them in a position to run and lead these trips,” observes Ben. “Of course, it doesn’t always go to plan, but it offers a controlled exposure to risk and failure. By doing so, we embrace the notion that failure is learning in itself.” By proposing challenges and nurturing independence, The Perse School equips its students with the tools to navigate life’s peaks and valleys long after they leave its halls. “We want pupils on our programmes to feel capable of not just making decisions on their own, but making it happen.”
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