Hannah & Lucy reflect on how taking part in challenges as a school can be inclusive and engaging. Whether it's a group hike, a staff-wide fundraiser, or a personal endurance challenge, these experiences set a powerful example for students. They highlight that showing students the importance of pushing outside their comfort zones, embracing difficulty, and working towards a goal can be transformative.

The conversation turns to fundraising, with the team sharing creative ways schools can raise money for events like Apex Everest.

Ideas include:

• Sponsored events like hikes, non-uniform days, or themed dress-up weeks

• Fun school activities like bake sales, tombolas, and school discos

• Student challenges such as dodgeball against teachers or ‘sponge the headteacher’

• Community engagement with parents, local businesses, and alumni supporting the cause.

Beth explains how the High Performance Foundation is supporting participants in the challenge, providing training events, expert guidance, and a strong sense of community to help teachers prepare. The event isn’t just about reaching the summit—it’s about setting a personal challenge, working towards it, and embracing the journey.

The episode wraps up with a powerful message: teachers don’t just teach; they lead by example. Taking on a challenge, whether as an individual or a team, is an opportunity to show students the power of perseverance, self-belief, and resilience—traits that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

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