So
today our senior students headed into the Community Centre to complete the high
ropes course. Our tamariki thought about this prior to visiting, set themselves
some personal goals and quizzed up on how this was going to be a safe day,
having each others backs at all times. 4 people told me prior to the start of
the day, they were scared of heights and this was something they thought they
couldn't do. Our day started off with some games to really work together as a
team; identify solutions to problems, share whakaaro, keep each other from
hurting ourselves and communicating clearly. We then developed our trust
further with the 'ladder activity.' We teamed up, learnt how to belay and then
we headed up the ladders, up a great height! Our tamariki ALL completed the
High Ropes and should all be very proud of themselves. Life is about setting
yourself challenges and testing your limits and that was exactly what our
tamariki conquered today. They should be super proud of themselves because I
was blown away with the confidence they all pulled out of their pockets and
displayed. Many thanks to Luana Mitchell who facilitated this day. Also
Airini-Zoy who spent the day with us encouraging and supporting, (the choccie
biscuits were yum too).
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