At Ursuline, all our students are taught to strive for their dreams and reach for the sky. Each fall, our newest students learn this lesson quite literally when they take a day trip to do a team building high ropes course!
Students in Grades 7 and 9 participate in a trip to Hale Reservation in Westwood in September of each school year. They spend a day at the reservation doing a high ropes course and team building activities where they must work together to find creative solutions. These trips to Hale help the girls connect as a class and build trust and camaraderie. This year, the 9th grade went to Hale on Friday, September 14 and 7th grade went on Friday, September 21.
"The purpose of this day is for the students to cultivate their leadership skills and create a bond with their classmates," said Director of Guidance Mary Ferrucci. "Students also encourage and support each other as they partake in individual tasks on the high ropes."
Though the high ropes course might be the most difficult task of the day, it is also one of the most rewarding. "It was so fun! The high ropes were the best," said 7th grader Julianne. Her classmate Stephanie agreed: "My favorite was the high ropes course," she said. "The whole day helped us get to know everyone better and become close friends."
Enjoy the rest of these photos from the day trips to Hale:
The 9th graders take a break from the high ropes!
Watch your step!
Grade 7 after a fun day at Hale!
Flying high at Hale!