Outdoor Skills Challenge 2025

Zhenghua Secondary's Outdoor Skills Challenge brings students together in a biannual inter-class competition. Read on to find out how students built teamwork, resilience, and life skills through outdoor activities.

Last updated 29 July 2026

A group of boys in Zhenghua Eagle uniforms sit in a circle, stacking hands together in a team huddle.

Zhenghua Secondary is proud to present our Learning for Life Programme (LLP) signature programme, the Outdoor Skills Challenge, which is held biannually. To support the character and leadership development of our students through outdoor education, students will have the opportunity to experience a uniquely curated outdoor skills challenge at each level. The challenge is designed as an inter-class competition, where every class member must participate in at least one station.

Students in green shirts sit on pavement, collaborating with their hands on a small object in a group activity.

We had to work together as a class to overcome different kinds of obstacles. During the challenges, we weren't able to figure out how to solve them at first, but after discussing and working together, we came up with solutions and managed to overcome them. It's important to work together with others, as it's almost impossible to succeed if we work alone. It is also important to persevere despite facing multiple challenges.

Keevan Tan Jun Wei (4D)

A group of students in school uniforms working together to set up a green canvas tent outdoors.

I really enjoyed the opportunity to foster bonds with my classmates as well as the excitement of competing against other classes. The biggest challenge I faced was being unable to pitch the tent properly and light the fire. I was stressed and impatient, but I reminded myself to stay calm and work well with my teammates. I learned to be more patient with my classmates, and I think I can apply this in the future.

Goh Ashley (3E)

Several students in purple shirts practice CPR chest compressions on a training mannequin on a gym floor.

My favourite part of the Outdoor Skills Challenge was when my friends and I went around the school to find AEDs on level 1. It was really fun because we felt like we were on a treasure hunt. The biggest challenge I faced was performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a dummy. We had to locate the heart and perform CPR, which was quite tiring since we had to push really hard. Although it was the toughest challenge I had ever faced, it was an eye-opening experience because I got to try things that I have never done before.

Low Jia Xuan Destinee (1B)