Rotary Leadership camp
23 Oct
Recently two of our students participated in a Rotary Leadership Camp.
Two of our students, Jackson Gamble and Reuben Eyre, were selected for a scholarship from the West Coast Rotary club for a Rotary Leadership Camp at Boyle River recently. Students from all over the upper South Island also attended.
The Boyle Outdoor Education centre ran a 5 day leadership programme for Year 10 and 11 students in conjunction with the Upper South Island Rotary Clubs. One of the Rotary aims is to develop leadership in young people and they sponsored students to attend the course.
With this particular course they aim to give Year 10 and 11 students a chance to start on their leadership pathway. Working in the outdoors gives real and challenging opportunities to begin working on their leadership skills. Developing an awareness of these skills and reflecting on their goals allows the student to take these skills back into their communities and schools.
The course provides students with the opportunity to experience Adventure Based Learning in a mountain environment. The expected outcomes are for the students to:
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develop communication and leadership skills
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develop self-confidence, resilience and self reliance
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learn recreational outdoor skills in a variety of activities
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experience fun and exciting activities in the outdoors and gain a sense of individual and group achievement
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enjoy a residential experience that encourages independence and a chance to mix with other participants
