30/09/2026
Some of the best learning doesn’t happen in a classroom, and it doesn’t always get marked.
Our Form 3s and 4s spent an unforgettable week in the Cathkin Valley with Bergventure, taking on new challenges, spending time outdoors and discovering what they are capable of.
From hiking to Sterkspruit Falls and swimming in the pool below it, to the big challenge of a two-day hike from Monk’s Cowl to Zulu Caves and back — around 15km each way!
There were tired legs, incredible views and even a night sleeping in a cave (definitely an experience!).
The final day brought plenty of fun with tree climbing, the via ferrata at Vertical Rush, horse riding, abseiling and lots of laughter.
A special thank you to our facilitators Bonga, Max, Godfrey and Andile for safely pushing our students beyond their comfort zones and encouraging them every step of the way.
At St Martin’s, getting to know each child is at the heart of what we do.
Experiences like this give our students the chance to try something new, push themselves a little further and discover strengths they may not have known they had.
