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 Kirsten 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