They climbed to the snow line of Mt Haast on the West Coast.
It was a challenging tramp straight up the mountain after having stayed at Waiuta Lodge the night before.
Loburn School students have one more challenge to complete the programme - a day of kayaking on the Styx River.
The William Pike Challenge Award is aimed at youth development and requires students in Year 7 and 8 to take part in outdoor activities, community service and passion projects.
The programme is designed to empower passionate educators and help reduce time spent planning, organising, and executing activities.
The programme provides schools with local resources, practical guides and support to deliver purposeful Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC).
Every student taking part is tracked digitally to provide measurable outcomes of participation.
