LCA TRIP TO CARLINGFORD ADVENTURE CENTRE – Aug 29th
On August 29th the LCA 1 class of 2008 set off for Carlingford at 8am for a day of fun and games but with a purpose! The group was working on team building and learning how important it is to work together with a common goal in sight. All students and their teachers Ms Corbett ( Tutor ) and Ms Flanagan ( Coordinator ) were met by a leader from the centre and set off for the beautiful harbour where activities to test the mind were set up. Each group had many difficult tasks to undertake and while some were not successful others rose to the challenge.
The next activity was water sports and if students feared getting wet then this was not the place to be! All students dressed in wet suits and life jackets, had to build a raft and set sail on the open sea. It was fun to see which raft stood up to the waves while another raft left a team stranded at sea! Some girls were lucky to be taken aboard the speed boat to the envy of the lads. Next came the dreaded pier jump and this really highlighted the great support and understanding and encouragement in this LCA group. While some were very confident to take the leap of faith others were not so keen but were taken by the hand of their classmates and supported in making the jump.
After dinner in the centre, the students took to the beautiful Cooley Mountains where archery and more team challenges were enjoyed by all. All students were ready for an early night when they returned to the school at 6pm. Students still talk about their day in Carlingford and reflect on the experiences of the day. New friends were made and a supportive enthusiastic, helpful and understanding group of students emerged. This will certainly benefit the group as they face into this new and exciting year together with all its opportunities to make a difference!
Below are some photos from the day
