School Talks
Mini Company Workshop
We were a given a talk about setting a mini company and developing a new product.
We got to hear about previous winners of a competition for the best businessman/woman.
We heard about some really innovative and new ideas and products. She told us the
parameters for this competition and then handed out paperclips.
In groups of three we then had to make a list of all the concepts and ideas involving
paperclips. I listed down all of my ideas for a paperclip based product. It was a great way of
looking at ideas with fresh perspective. I learnt a lot from this experience.
Eagles Flight
Eagles flight was a workshop that focused on highlighting the importance of and developing
our skills in resource management, team work and long term planning.
The man who presented the talk was called Ger from a company called Solecheck.
He showed us how to complete a project with the skills listed above through a board game
where we had to mine gold. We were divided into teams each with a different amount of
allocated resources.
The board game required us to work together as a team to manage our resources and plan
for the long term.
In conclusion I will use these newly improved skills to help me in any future endeavours.
First Aid
I did a 3 day first aid course during April. Two men came in and thought us all the necessary information on everything we could do to help save the life of someone how was caught in an accident. We learnt about how to treat a broken bone, dislocated extremity, heart attacks, burns and more. On the third day we complete a practical and theory exam. The practical aspect had us use an AED/Defibulator on a mannequin and deliver chest compression and breaths via a mask to protect you from disease. Since the course I feel more confident and prepared to help an injury person if needs be.
Mindfulness week
over mindfulness week we received a bunch of talks from different people. They focused on introspection and being able to notice when others were in need.