8th-Graders Scale the Cliffs and Explore the Caves of Pinnacles
Our Bentley 8th-graders spent much of this week at Pinnacles National Park, about an hour east of Monterey. It was a week full of bonding, hiking, sightseeing, and being able to take a pause and connect with their surroundings. Students enjoyed special excursions, including cave exploration (Pinnacles is particularly known for its rock formations and caves), rock climbing, and night hikes.
Outdoor education is an essential part of our Middle School curriculum at Bentley, allowing students the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and forge new individual friendships, while also developing stronger camaraderie and connection as a class. Many thanks to Assistant Director of Middle School Gretchen Thompson, 8th Grade Dean and Science Teacher Jason Scott, Middle School French Teacher Dr. Veronica Dean, and 8th Grade English Teacher Rick Niese for accompanying our students on this pivotal part of their Bentley journey.
Outdoor education is an essential part of our Middle School curriculum at Bentley, allowing students the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and forge new individual friendships, while also developing stronger camaraderie and connection as a class. Many thanks to Assistant Director of Middle School Gretchen Thompson, 8th Grade Dean and Science Teacher Jason Scott, Middle School French Teacher Dr. Veronica Dean, and 8th Grade English Teacher Rick Niese for accompanying our students on this pivotal part of their Bentley journey.
Our Bentley 8th-graders spent much of this week at Pinnacles National Park, about an hour east of Monterey. It was a week full of bonding, hiking, sightseeing, and being able to take a pause and connect with their surroundings. Students enjoyed special excursions, including cave exploration (Pinnacles is particularly known for its rock formations and caves), rock climbing, and night hikes.
Outdoor education is an essential part of our Middle School curriculum at Bentley, allowing students the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and forge new individual friendships, while also developing stronger camaraderie and connection as a class. Many thanks to Assistant Director of Middle School Gretchen Thompson, 8th Grade Dean and Science Teacher Jason Scott, Middle School French Teacher Dr. Veronica Dean, and 8th Grade English Teacher Rick Niese for accompanying our students on this pivotal part of their Bentley journey.
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Outdoor education is an essential part of our Middle School curriculum at Bentley, allowing students the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and forge new individual friendships, while also developing stronger camaraderie and connection as a class. Many thanks to Assistant Director of Middle School Gretchen Thompson, 8th Grade Dean and Science Teacher Jason Scott, Middle School French Teacher Dr. Veronica Dean, and 8th Grade English Teacher Rick Niese for accompanying our students on this pivotal part of their Bentley journey.
