Trips
5 May 2026
MCM Japan Ski Trip 2026
Our Lower Sixth IB Geographers recently swapped the classroom for the rainforest, embarking on a fantastic field trip to Gunung Pulai. Benefiting from perfect weather conditions, including sunny skies and a gentle breeze, the students spent the day immersed in the local environment of the River Ayer Hitam.
The primary purpose of the expedition was to gather vital data for the students’ Internal Assessments (IA). The cohort focused on a core geographical concept, which is how river characteristics evolve as they move from upstream to downstream.
Throughout the day, students worked diligently across six different sites to measure:
This hands-on experience was incredibly important. It allowed the students to transition their theoretical learning into practical and real-world application.
The trip also offered a valuable opportunity to appreciate the local ecosystem. After a well-earned and fuelling lunch at the Treehouse Rainforest Cafe, the group hiked further upstream to the spectacular Gunung Pulai waterfall to collect data from their final three sites.
To reward their hard work and focus, students and staff alike enjoyed a refreshing dip in the waterfall pool. This was the perfect conclusion to a hot hike.
This field trip exemplifies the core of the IB Diploma Programme, which fosters inquiry and encourages students to become researchers of the world around them. By stepping out of the classroom, our Geographers are not just memorising facts; they are developing the critical thinking and data-analysis skills required for success in higher education and beyond.
The students were excellent throughout, demonstrating great independence and a sharp focus on their research. We are proud to see our students embracing the IB learner profile by being both risk-takers in the field and reflective thinkers in their academic work. It was a highly successful day that has given our Geographers a fantastic start to their coursework.
