Welcome Back Crew Rashford

What a brilliant first week back!

First and foremost I would like to say Thank you, thank you for making our first week back a memorable one! We’ve laughed a lot, we’ve gotten a little frustrated at times, we’ve shown respect and reflected on how we can achieve our very best together as crew!

Tuesday – Day 1

Our week started off taking part in the Wise Up Team Building activities.

It was safe to say that we struggled at first, after 5 weeks being off school and coming back together there were a few teething problems. However, after one or two activities it was evident that we are awesome together.

We started working together as a crew and completing activities. Crew members stepped and stepped back ensuring everyone has a voice and a chance to show their skills. Encouraging each other and showing compassion when others found it difficult.

There were so many stand out moments, but Holly really showed us what she’s made of in the pyramid challenge. The lads and their careful precision of the helium pipe and working out how to higher and lower it, so everyone in crew could complete the activity. Jorja for her excellent and hilarious navigational and communication skills during the herding sheep game.

Crew Rashford started to take shape again by the end and that is what is most important. Super proud of you all!

Wednesday – Day 2

Flamborough Head Hike. What an incredibly beautiful place, having the weather on our side was also a blessing.

It was great to see the resilience throughout crew and everyone enjoyed the time spent together catching up, playing the yes-no game.

One particular member of crew that stood out today was Keegan, he really stepped up today and grappled with the walk. He even looked like he was enjoying it. I’m sure I saw him up front during the hike. When we were in Ullswater Keegan grappled with the mountain walk so to see this and crew members noticing and praising this was amazing.

Lots of laughs along the way. I still didn’t get a chocolate biscuit Tara!

I have to mention the behaviour of crew – It was awesome! If this is the level that we can expect going forward this year I am looking forward to being part of more Fieldworks for sure!

We ensured no trace was left after lunch and I witnessed crew members being respectful to members of the public, saying thank you and hello to them as they passed and showing compassion when we had to wait for others to catch up and being patient.

Thursday/Friday – Day 3 & 4

Back in the classroom.

We really looked closely at our data and what this meant for us going forward in Y9. Students were able to identify areas they want to improve and maintain.

We looked at what is ahead for Year 9 in terms of passage and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE). There was a clear buzz around the room and crew came up with some amazing ideas for DofE. I can’t wait for this to get started!

We created Road Maps and identified each crew member’s bumps and green lights.

Here’s a few examples. Callum – Green light DofE – Callum “I am looking forward to taking part in the program”. Emma “I am worried about passing my passage”. We even had the opportunity to present in a POL. Everyone did it, every member of crew participated and spoke clearly and with confidence. So proud!

Our guiding question for the week was ‘How do we get to the top of the mountain?”

Here is Crew Rashford’s answer!

We have identified our potential bump and slips on our path and pledge to seek support from staff and crew to help us overcome them. We will support, praise and hold each other to account throughout the year.