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YEAR 10 IMMERSION YEAR 10 STUDENT JACOB GILLAM
Mr Scott Gale.
The Year 10s had been long awaiting their turn for Immersion in 2021, ranging from spending a week in the Daintree Rainforest to working with children at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions early in Term 3, an alternative on-site Immersion program at the College was put into place. While it was still not the Immersion we had anticipated, it was an extremely enjoyable and worthwhile experience. On the first day, we engaged in basic First Aid with Mr Sedour where we learnt invaluable lifesaving skills, such as CPR and treating snakebites. Art with a Difference with Ms Ellis involved painting facemasks in the context of Coronavirus. Next, Red Frogs discussed masculinity and how they assist young people during Schoolies Week. Australian Olympic Swimmer and Red Frogs member Mr Daniel Smith, shared his struggle with substance abuse and how he overcame his addictions to achieve great success in the pool.
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To conclude day one, we split into House groups and placed items into a time capsule to be opened in 20 years’ time, on the 150th anniversary of the College’s establishment. Day two of Immersion started with the founder of the Emmanuel City Mission Mr Roby Curtis speaking about what this organisation does to help the homeless. This got us all thinking about what we could do to help the less fortunate. In our next session, Mr Toohey and Mr Cross led us in traditional Indigenous games and Mr Gale gave us the opportunity to use a boomerang, spear and woomera. Ms Nicola Bone then led us through meditation activities and yoga while we listened to music through personal headphones. The range of yoga abilities among us proved extreme! After lunch, we took part in separate activities,
