Duffy Assembly

LI: To understand how reading can change one's life.

Today we had Marc from Duffy come and talk to us about the importance of reading and how reading can make a big impact on your life.  Although Marc had some challenges in his life he used reading as a tool to get through the hard times. Marc believes that there is only CANs and not CAN’Ts.

I found the words that Marc said motivational, I think it is also influential to me and maybe others.

Key Competencies

LI: To compare the Key Competencies we think we will use on camp and the Key Competencies we actually used.

Before we went to camp our challenge was to think about when we might use the Key Competencies as we faced the challenges.  When we came back from camp we looked at this and compared how we thought we would use the Key Competencies and how we actually used them. I found this activity fun because it gave me a chance to think about my experience at camp.

Brochure

LI: To a collaborative brochure that tells others why Kokako Lodge is a great place to go on camp.

Over the last week everyone challenged themselves during the sessions at archery, high ropes, kayaking, raft building, camp cooking, pancake race and team building/orienteering. Our group collaborated to create a brochure that shows others why Kokako Lodge is a great place to go on camp.

I found this activity fun because I had the opportunity to explain to others about my experience.

Inside of brochure:

Outside of brochure:

Camp Collage

 LI: To create a collage of your camp highlights.

This week LS2 have been celebrating our camp. I created this collage to show my time at camp and the activities I enjoyed. To make my collage effective I thought about the size of the images, the angle of the images and I tried hard not to leave any gaps between the photos.

5 Minutes of Camp

“Boom, thump, Boom” We traveled along the rocky and sandy path. As we walked closer and closer to the thundering sounds of the falls excitement grew in our hearts. When we arrived we admired the sheer beauty of it. It was quite the breath-taker. Mist blew around the falls like it was out of a fairytale.

We first were taught how to be cautious and how to start using it. When we were asked to get into our kayaks my head was so excited, but on the outside my body was shaking. I knew this was coming sooner or later so why was I nervous? I decided to take a leap of faith and just go for it, and I got in with flying colours. 

We started to get a feel for our environment, I was so excited yet so nervous. I decided to just forget about the bad stuff and I just went for it. I was swooshing the water so that I could have a hard turn. It was quite fun experimenting with all the different techniques and speeds that the kayak could go. 

As I went into the water I felt the water splash on my face while the wind blew throughout my hair. The splashing noises coming from the waterfall started to feel very calming.

 

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LI: To recount a 5 minute snapshot of one experience you had at camp

Last week we went to camp at Kokako Lodge. My 5 minute snapshot shows my personal voice and I have tried hard to paint a picture with my words to describe what I was doing and how I felt.

I enjoyed this activity because it really let me think about what fun things I did at camp.