Debate #2

We have another debate on Thursday. YAY!!!

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Challenge #3 Rafting The Grey River

On the 22nd-23th some of my classmates and I went rafting up the back of the Grey river, it was probably one of the most exciting and challenging things I've done in my life (so far.) One of my favourite highlights was probably when, I was in a raft with Hannah, Reed, Jordin, Calder and the instructor: Lochie. It was so awesome because Lochie was trying to stare us into the biggest rapids. I was sitting at the front of the boat when lochie stared us over a drop, the front of the boat bent backwards as we hit the white water that came straight towards us. 

in the saftey brief, I learnt a couple of signals that the instructors use to communicate with each other. I also learnt that you want to find the V of the river when going over rapids because when there are rapids that means shallow water. The V of the river means more water is running there so it's deeper, and the deeper it is the less chance you have of being beached. Unfortunately, once we DIDN'T go down the V and got beached right in the middle of the river. I thought that setting up the tents would be hard, it actually turned out really easy, even in the rain. 

It was such an AWESOME experience! I would definitely do it all again even if I was to fall out the raft (again.) This trip was definitely challenging, although this was more challenging to the body than the mind especially because of the lack of sleep. I have absolutely no regrets choosing to go rafting. I can't wait for the next Challenge.

BRING IT ON!!!

Challenge #2 Rock Climbing/Abseiling

On Friday the 17th some of my classmates and I went Rock climbing and Abseiling at Charleston. I was soo excited for the moment when I got to lean off a cliff. The closer we got to charleston, the more adrenaline I had running through me. When we pulled up to constants bay, the first thing I saw was the gigantic waves pounding against the rocks. The instructors: Josh and Hosei showed us how to put on a harness. We walked up a track for about 15mins to the amazing 30m high cliff. It was just so amazing to see this place in real life rather than through a screen. 

We dumped all of our bags in the lunch area and were showed how to use the equipment. At this point I thought I was going to explode with excitement. Finally, we were allowed to start abseiling our way of a cliff. I was the second to go, I felt rather thrilled than terrified to lean over an edge of a cliff. Lochie one of the other instructors clipped me into the safety rope so I wouldn't fall. I did a quick check of all of my safety gear just to make sure I was properly clipped in. 

I walked backwards to the edge of the cliff and I spread my feet, breathed in then leaned, and I took my first step down the rocky face. I couldn't believe I was over the edge, I looked out to see before I carried on with my journey down the rock wall. As I reached the end of the rock face my feet could no longer touch the wall, so I was just sitting there in mid air. I slowly lowered myself still keeping my hand tightly gripped on the rope so I would not crash into the rocky floor below. As I reached the safety of the ground I could not believe what I had just accomplished. 

Now I was off to rock climbing, I was first to climb. I decided to climb the harder one out of the two, It was nicknamed the "Chimney."  My heart was racing as I started to climb. The first few meters were the easiest, as got to the overhanging ledge I had to work my hands into every crevasse I could. My arms felt like they were burning and the annoying thing was, was that it wasn't even the hardest part. I was only 3m from touching the Caribeaners I kept wanting to come down but my instructor kept telling me to have another try.

At that very moment, I felt as though I was truly at my breaking point. But I kept on pushing myself higher and higher until finally, I touched the Caribeaners!!! Finally, I had accomplished a test that pushed me to the limit. 

I will never forget that moment when I leaned over the edge or when I touched those metal Caribeaners at the top of the chimney. I can't wait for the next challenge, BRING IT ON!!!

Upcoming Challenges 2016

I am so excited for the upcoming events. This year we get to push ourselves to the breaking point. We are travelling to Charleston to go 30m high rock climbing and abseiling. I absolutely love climbing, but not so much abseiling. 

A week later after hanging off a 30m cliff by the sea we get to travel to lake Brunner for an overnight rafting trip, AWESOME!!! We start at lake Brunner and then camp over night. I can't wait, especially since we get to cook and create our own breakfast, lunch and tea. My cooking group is Hannah, Emma and Joel. I can't wait for these awesome challenges. BRING IT ON!!!

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Gorilla Tragedy

Friday, 3rd June 2016

This particular subject is very frustrating for me, here's why:

On Sunday the 29th of May, a seventeen-year-old silverback gorilla called Harambe was shot. This gorilla was shot due to a young boy called 'Isiah' crawled into his enclosure. I feel as though it was good the gorilla was shot and not with a dart. I believe that if the silverback was subdued it may have got enraged before going to sleep and could have crushed the boy. 

Although in the Harambe's defence the boy's parents should have been paying more attention to their child. How does a 4year old get into gorilla's enclosure?! I strongly believe Cincinnati Zoo should close down until they have better fencing for the enclosure. 

If a 4-year-old boy can somehow get through the wire/bush fencing then how are you supposed to keep a silverback GORILLA in. In my opinion, Cincinnati Zoo really needs to improve their safety precautions in the zoo. 

I am very embittered with the mother for not taking proper care of her son and I can not believe the so-called fence at the zoo was permitted.

Please write your opinion in the comment box below.

NYLD//16 (National Young Leaders Day 2016)

The young leaders conference really made me think about my choices in life. The speaker that I found most inspiring was: Brylee Mills. Brylee Mills is an amputee, she lost her arm in an unfortunate car crash at the age of 6. She spoke about not living alone and never giving up. If Brylee mills can recover from such a life changer and become a professional dancer, then maybe I can try and change the world. " Dancing is symmetrical and I'm not" - Brylee Mills

Billy Graham was so inspiring. He talked about how it's okay to ask for help. When Billy Graham was younger he used to be called 'special'. Growing up was hard for him but one day he got taking to a boxing club, and that changed his life. At that moment, I realized that one small act of kindness can change someone's life forever. 

Emily Muli was very inspiring and motivating. Emily used to be quiet and would sit at the back of the class, she used to notice everything and even the people that got pushed over and wouldn't be helped up, there were people who had brilliant lunches and then there's the person who didn't have a lunch. As Emily got older she found her voice. She used her voice to speak up for others to help the ones in need. To this very day, Emily is helping save lives by supporting the world vision charity.

The things I will take away from this once in a lifetime opportunity, are: Being a leader means sometimes following others. Have self-character and don't listen to peer pressure. It's okay to ask for help. The words that we speak are very powerful and should be used in the right way. One small act of kindness could change someone's life forever and NEVER GIVE UP!