Project Adventure

Before the CNY break the grade 7s started their Project Adventure (PA) unit. Project Adventure is an opportunity for students to test their comfort zones in outdoor challenges such as climbing and repelling.  The students also have an opportunity to build their communication and problem solving skills while learning to respect, accept, and encourage others of different ability levels.

Our PA unit starts on the ground with tag games and teamwork challenges.  Through these activities students begin to see and discuss the five full value characteristics (FVC) (play hard, play safe, play fair, have fun, let go & move on) that we focus on.

The first teamwork exercise we did was an activity called "Reach for the Sky."  Students must work together and problem solve to achieve the goal of trying to lift a teammate as high as possible to place a piece of tape on the wall.  The team that places the tape highest is the winner.

Today we started our high ropes challenges.  Students will now apply the FVCs in real life situations while also challenging their perceived limitations.

Ashley completes the Jungle Walk

Kaito reaching beyond his goal.

Justin surpassing his goal.

More to come...