think it will be a great opportunity for the boys to really experience something different.’’ The intention of the programme is to: • Encourage boys to better understand themselves and their unique strengths and character at an important time in their development • Introduce concepts of leadership as they relate to the College experience and to life • Highlight the power of giving and service to others • Allow all boys to experience the fun of boarding and learning to live with others as a key part of their College experience • Foster new friendships across their peer group and across Houses.
One of the highlights of the Immerse and Inspire Programme will be the Ministry of Awesome’s Lab5 course. The Ministry of Awesome is a company set up to support early-stage entrepreneurs to help them develop ideas for projects, events, start-ups, social enterprises and more – and to turn their ideas into reality. The Lab5 experience will take the boys out of class for a week, fully immersing them in the local entrepreneurial community. Social entrepreneur speaker panels, innovation tours, workshop and mentoring sessions will enable the boys to learn skills, including leadership, working in a team, communication and building ongoing resources to further their ideas and initiatives. Another feature of the Immerse and Inspire Programme will be the opportunity for the boys to complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh adventurous journey at Boyle Lodge.
Year 10 boys who are not part of the trial of the Immerse and Inspire Programme in Term 3 will be involved in the Lab5 course during Term 2. They will also complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh adventurous journey during the Year 10 camps in Term 4. “It needs to be noted that this year all Year 10 boys have been registered to complete the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award,” says Darrell. The programme already looks like being a popular part of College life, as highlighted by the fact that 80 boys expressed interest in being part of the initial trial group. Because of this interest, a second group will also trial the programme in Term 3.
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