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Post date: Oct 25, 2016 3:37:19 PM
The promise of fine weather was delivered and it was a group of high spirited students, although a little bleary eyed from the chatting, that greeted us this morning at breakfast. From the conversations it was clear to hear that thoughts were already turning to what their day held and the next set of adventures that would be coming this their way.
It is a learning experience for us all, not just the students. Those of us that have been on the hiking activity have been in very ca
pable hands. We discovered today that our leader for this activity is actually the personal guide for Sir David Attenborourgh when he visits Borneo on his expeditions. What he was able to share about the environment we were in was fascinating.
I am not 100% sure if it is piece of mind, but we now have 3 groups of students who have been put in a survival situation and had a go at looking after themselves.
Creating shelters, making fires which were lit with a flint, cotton wool and Vaseline and cooking fish on them that they have descaled, gutted and prepped themselves should give them a head start if they should ever need it. These skills will be joined up with water safety as well as first aid to give students life skills for the future.
Our evening activity gave students pause for thought about the role that they can play in the future of our planet. We were very lucky to have Dana from Plastic Free Seas (www.plasticfreeseas.org) talk to us about the impact that plastic has on our oceans and the implications this has for not only the environment and wild life, but also on the food we consume. Students were challenged to think about the impact that they have, the steps that they could take to make a difference and put put themselves in the position of the ones who are the solution rather than the problem.
As Day 3 beckons, and it promises to be another warm one, we are all looking forward to another action packed day.
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