Moate Community School Gaisce Venture 2018

On Friday 07^th September, students from fifth and sixth year completed the final component of their President’s Award by participating in a venture organised by Birr Outdoor Education Centre in conjunction with Josephine Meehan, President Award Leader. The trip entailed staying overnight at the centre and taking on the challenging hike in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Bronze students were required to do a 25km hike over 2 days, while those doing silver completed a 50km hike over 3 days in compliance with the rules of the Gaisce Award.

This time away from school was an opportunity for students to be with others, friends and acquaintances and to develop skills such as teamwork, organisation and leadership. Students used the evenings to participate in team activities led by the outdoor education team leaders, Edgar, Peter and Martin. We are very grateful to all the staff at BOEC for their support and hospitality.

The Gaisce Venture is the culmination of an award that entails several components such as community involvement, development of a personal skill and enhancement of personal health and fitness. Students must engage in these three activities over a set period of time and upon completion of their record sheets they sign up for the venture. This year 31 students will receive their bronze award and 3 will receive silver awards at an official awards ceremony later in the school year.