Wagga's young leaders tested their limits from 15 metres above the ground at the Kapooka army base yesterday.
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Ciara Wilson and Carter Cummins were two of the 19 students pushed out of their comfort zone on the army's abseiling tower as part of Committee 4 Wagga's school leaders program.
It was one of six activities set to challenge the students in the upcoming months. But the day at Kapooka has become a standout activity for the program over the years.
"I was really looking forward to today. It seems like heaps of fun to get out of the classroom, be active with friends and bond with people you don't know," Ciara said.
Although she did not have a fear of heights, Ciara said it was difficult to stop nerves creeping up once she found herself standing at the top of the tower.
However, she said the words of encouragement from her peers on the ground helped her push past her hesitation.
"You might not want to admit it but when you get to the top, you're shaking and scared," she said.
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Carter, who hopes to pursue a career in the Australian Defence Force, said the program served up rewarding challenges that not only tested his comfort zone, but helped him build more trust with his teammates.
"The four key terms in the defence force is courage, initiative, teamwork and respect," he said.
"We are using those four today and we can use them outside, whether that be at school or in the work environment."