Dear Friends
Last Saturday I was delighted to
attend the Toc H Confidence Course in Cairns. I helped facilitate the
course and took a session on the topic "Having confidence in others."
The purpose of the course was to
motivate and grow self-esteem in young people. It was a one day
intensive course consisting of 12 sessions and 12 activities.
Participants were aged between 12 - 16 years.
There were excellent guest
speakers including Jeff Grant from Relationships Australia, Councillor
Kristen Lesina, Padre Greg Windsor, Renee Cremen and Areanda Soemardi.
Some of the topics covered were self-esteem, motivation, team work
and knowing your limitations. There were also information sessions on
Drugs and Positive Thinking. Some of the activities were tug a war,
electric fence, musical chairs, orienteering and soccer. These were
designed to develop confidence, fellowship and team spirit among the
kids.
Father John Simons held a short
service at St John's Church in the evening. At the end of the day,
parents of the kids joined the participants and volunteers for a BBQ
dinner and presentations.
It was a successful course and
the kids left feeling inspired and empowered.
Attached are a
couple of photos taken at the course. The
link is here.
All photos will be put on the Toc H website in the coming days.
The Toc H Confidence Course is
held each year in Cairns. If you would like to be involved, please
contact Les Lovelock on 4053 6752.
Best Regards
Jason McNeil