A group of nine students of Indus International Schools recently climbed Mt Fuji (3,776 metres), which is not only the highest peak of Japan and the seventh largest peak in the world but is also an active volcano.
Of them, five reached the peak under the guidance of Captain Mohit Romar, leadership trainer, Indus School of Leadership.
Those who scaled the peak are Ishan Santosh Subhedar (Grade 9, Indus International School, Pune); Vighnesh Sundar Kannan (Grade 10), Arvind Sundar Kannan (Grade 8); Umang Singhania (Grade 9, all from Indus International School, Hyderabad) and Cesar Afonso Huret (Grade 8, Indus International School, Bengaluru).
The mountaineering expedition was taken up as part of their leadership training programme, ‘Peak to Lead’, to train young minds to face life’s challenges with grit and determination. “I was determined to reach the top of Mt Fuji, come what may. During moments of doubt, our teachers and guides kept our spirit high. This is a dream come true,” said Ishan.
Leadership lessons
“Mountaineering is a spiritual sport that teaches the best leadership lessons and demands conquering the inner world. Students faced extreme conditions but they overcame all odds and focused on their goal of reaching the mountain peak,” said Colonel Sathya Rao, Director of Indus School of Leadership.
Eyes on Everest
Now, the Indus School is keen that its students climb Mt Everest. “Climbing Mt. Everest will require an immense sense of training, discipline, diligence and determination. We are confident that students will achieve this feat,” added Capt. Tomar.
A two-time Everester Col. Neeraj Rana helped organise the expedition, a press release said.
