King’s Ely students reached new heights during a climbing trip to Spain which saw two teams tackle the Calpe, Guadalest and Gandia regions.

Ely Standard: King’s Ely students on their climbing trip to Spain.King’s Ely students on their climbing trip to Spain. (Image: Archant)

The trip was organised through the Ely Scheme, which offers students the chance to explore and learn through outdoor education.

Sophie Cheng, director of outdoor education at King’s Ely, said: “The trip to Spain was part of our Level 3 climbing club structure, where pupils can learn how to become a competent climber over a series of trips throughout each of the levels.

Ely Standard: King’s Ely students on their climbing trip to Spain.King’s Ely students on their climbing trip to Spain. (Image: Archant)

“The style of climbing was specifically sport climbing; lead climbing with pre-placed bolts.”

The aim of the scheme is to “develop each individual student through outdoor education and adventurous activity, concentrating on eight major elements: personal skills, self-confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, social and environmental awareness, problem solving, ability to cope with difficult situations and healthy respect for nature and the outdoors.”

Ely Standard: King’s Ely students on their climbing trip to Spain.King’s Ely students on their climbing trip to Spain. (Image: Archant)