Last week, the Form Is concluded their orientation programme with a four-day team-building exercise at Konka Camp. Spirits were high and the girls participated enthusiastically in all the challenges. Highlights included the much-anticipated mudstacle course and the hotly contested potjie competition. One of the winning groups, the feminist X-Women, used a glug of Coca-Cola as their secret ingredient. Snack time proved to be a treat, with offerings of freshly baked chocolate muffins, trays of tempting biscuit assortments and wedges of cool watermelon. With temperatures soaring to 37 degrees, the monster-sized pool provided welcome relief.

The focus of the activities was on the importance of trust and communication. This enabled disparate groups of girls to become a united Form I cohort. Many thanks go to Mrs Milasinovich, Ms Mohapi, Mrs Wilford and Mrs Rawlings, who accompanied us on camp. The bonding time between each house and tutor was valuable.

Belinda Williams and Tessa Dagut

Form I Co-ordinator and Form I student