No Boundaries with boundaries

Hi guys! It's been a while since I've written, so I'm writing today.

In my school in secondary every year, years 7-12 participate in different activities for their year group for a week (No Boundaries week). No Boundaries week is supposed to be fun and safe for everyone. But instead, it makes me sad just thinking about it. Tomorrow is day 1 for No Boundaries; my year is supposed to do an 11k hike (DB to Pui O). My family knows that No Boundaries are difficult for me. So my Mom talked with a couple of teachers from school about No Boundaries and ways to adapt it to make it more inclusive. A few weeks ago, I tried the DB to Mui Wo (6km) hike to see if I could do it. I made it after four hours but fell twice because it made my legs weak and tired. After doing this hike, my parents and I decided it was not safe for me physically and psychologically. I can't believe it has come to this; I have to sit out because it's not safe for me to participate in a school activity. In a math class, if someone can't solve a problem in a test or assignment, they would have help or different levels appropriate to their ability. There wouldn't be anyone feeling that they can't participate or left feeling unsafe.

Last year my year did cross countries which is a competition between the houses at school. The competition includes hiking and exploring Hong Kong to reach checkpoints and earn points, the house with the most points wins (it is like a mini amazing race). For two days, while all of my friends were out having a lot of fun and exploring, I was in an office working on a website with someone I didn't even know (I had it finished quickly). I was really happy when the week was finished.

No Boundaries should be inclusive to anyone, no matter who they are. I'm not just saying this with me in mind. It's not fair to say that everyone has to do the hike because some people may have never hiked, might have extra weight on them, or are not physically able (I don't only mean a physical disability), which may make it feel like a drag.

As I said before about the math class scenario, some accommodations should be made to make it more inclusive. These accommodations may include giving choices on activities or difficulties to suit their abilities.

I hope I feel differently about No Boundaries next year, as it is supposed to be a fun experience.