Liaison Reflection #12
I have just returned from the opening of the Mangere Refugee Centre and am incredibly proud of my Year 11 students. Today we presented the sports equipment to the refugee centre, and it was a great day.
Akshay gave a speech on behalf of the council – a very well thought-out and emotionally involved speech that I found was beautifully delivered and very well spoken. Akshay in particular seems to have matured so much during this year of leading the council.
After some more presentations the sports equipment was presented – and the refugee kids absolutely went for it – and in minutes we were all playing games with the kids and having an absolutely wonderful time – see the videos below.
Watching the kids play with the sports equipment was a fitting end to my involvement as a Senior Liaison prefect – it’s been a wonderful journey, and I’ve learnt a lot about leading and helping groups of students who are quite a bit younger than me, and how to relate to them and help them find their feet in senior school leadership positions. The group has consistently made me extremely proud, and their efforts with the sports equipment are a tribute to their dedication.
This commitment has not been that – it has been an absolute joy and an important journey for me and my students. This activity counted for Creativity and Service, and encompassed learning outcomes a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h.
