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Whilst half
of the Year 5
students were
braving the
elements at Dukes
Barn in Derbyshire
(see page 117 ) and testing their learning powers to the limit, the other half of the year group were facing a very different set of challenges back at school – involving the same skills but
in very different scenarios.
The day started with the students creating their very own super hero and mask based on one of the learning powers they believed to be their strength: Reflection, Collaboration, Perseverance or Concentration. By the end of the activity, the students had created a whole host of super heroes including ‘Reflection Avenger’, ‘Captain Collaborator’, ‘Perseverance Master’, and ‘Professor Concentration’ amongst many others. Putting these skills to the test, the children then had to work
together and collaborate
with each other during some challenging team building and problem solving activities.
Next, the students were challenged to try some new sports based on the experiences of Paralympic athletes. After discussing what challenges a disability athlete might face, and how a Paralympian may need to display learning powers, the Year 5s’ perseverance was challenged as they tried sitting volleyball, blind goalball and boccia.
Finally, the
Year 5s headed
to the pool to
learn some basic but
vital first aid skills and water-based survival techniques. From wrapping bandages and arm slings to practising CPR and recovery positions, concentration was essential throughout – both in learning and applying the new skills. In the water, the students
were given the challenge to ‘save’ each other using items
from around the pool-side. After
some initial attempts,
the lifeguards were given
reflection time, in order to refine
and discuss ways to improve moving forwards.
Now armed with newly honed learning powers, the Year 5s were keen to put their skills to the test in their learning throughout the year.
Mike Naylor, Head of Middle School
REFLECTION
REFLECTION
COLLABORATE
COLLABORATE
PERSEVERANCE
PERSEVERANCE
CONCENTRATION
CONCENTRATION
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Year5
Superhero Skills