Stramash leadership training at Sutherlands Grove (or Midge Wars! as we know it)

In advance of post-summer outdoor activity sessions with S1 and S2 hostel pupils, four S6 students from Glencruitten Hostel recently began a two-sessions series of leadership training evenings coordinated by H2O and run by Stramash. Sutherlands Grove was the location for the first of these sessions and as can be seen from above, the presence of the infamous west-coast midge made the whole event a little more sinister in appearance than is usual. (no midge net, you pay the price!!)

The four be-hooded ones were very quickly coached on the notion of 'team' through a series of challenges and experiences, constantly reviewing and reflecting on their actions and the activities they were involved in. The transfer of 'dragons eggs' and crossing the 'lava lake' added to the sense of adventure for the team. 

The main challenge for the evening was the blindfold night-line, with each taking a turn to lead the group and communicate the challenges ahead to the others. 

Watch this space for an update on the next leadership training night, as the team plan to take on the challenges of Coasteering at nearby Ganavan, with a view to all four taking on leadership roles after the summer break. 

This series of activities have been made possible through funding received by H2O through 'Children in Need'.