A $7,200 donation from Twin Towns Services Community Foundation helped students at Caldera School set off for the first time on some mind-blowing adventures.
Caldera School caters for students with emotional and behavioural disorders. Participating in regular school excursions can be difficult for these kids because of their backgrounds.
Planning and negotiation prior to the excursions were necessary steps to foster collaboration and communication and empower the students to step outside their comfort zones.
During the pilot program, students participated in activities such as low-ropes courses, jet boat rides and op shopping days.
Some kids had never been out to dinner; never been ten pin bowling; never had their nails done. These everyday activities for most people also became a reality for Caldera students, thanks to the donation.
Teachers were thrilled to see their students embark on these exciting and transformative journeys.
