Self defence

 

 

Today was the first lesson of Martial Arts/Self defence with Dara. While forms 4A and 4B did self defence forms 4C and 4D went to Collins Barrack and the Archaeology Museum.

With over 40 of us I knew from the outset that this would not be an in depth experience into self-defence but only a taste of the basics. After the warm up we split into groups of 3/4 and Dara showed us some basic defence techniques which we practiced on one another. At the end we were all split into 2 groups and we did a few sparring matches against one another which was the highlight. #bayganwho?

Our second and final Self defence class will be on Friday the 16th.   

Bag Packing SVP

Today, October 17th, I volunteered to do bag packing for Saint Vincent de Paul in Dunnes Stores, Cournelscourt. I was put down for the 12-2pm slot. I have done bag packing before and I knew what the job entailed. When I arrived, I got my bucket and went straight to work. The store was very busy and there wasn't a dull moment. The day was very successful and the school helped to raise in excess of €3000 for SVP.
 
 
 

Eagles Flight Workshop

Today we took part in a team building workshop designed to enhance the students ability to problem solve, negotiate with team members in a cooperative environment, facilitate the aquisistion of project management skills and educate students in the area of goal setting best practises and the importance of considering objectives prior to the commencement of projects. The Eagles Flight Workshop was presented to us by Gerard O'Shea.
The object of this game was to travel across the desert to the mountains to collect gold bars (1 per day) and return within a 23 day period. (5mins = 1day). The quickest route brought you there in 6 days letting you collect 11 gold bars so you can return in 6 days. This did not account for weather, food/water shortages etc. each team was given $1000 to buy food and shelter. Everyone was given the same opportunities at the start but we all had different results.
The team I was on came in first place with 7 bars of gold. We were far from perfect though.  After playing the game, we reviewed our every move. Soon enough, we realised that we had jumped to many conclusions, assumed different things and had not fully understood the objective of the game. So, all together, it was a huge learning curve.

See more at http://www.eaglesflight.com/