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Looking back at the kayaking session I had with my classmates, I feel grateful for being able<br />
to kayak with them by my side and for having a leadership opportunity. Three factors make<br />
up leadership. Those include courage, responsibility and teamwork. Within that one day of<br />
kayaking experience, my classmates and I have certainly learnt these leadership qualities<br />
and can successfully apply them. For example, my friend Bryan Li was my kayaking<br />
teammate, meaning we'd be stuck together for the rest of the day. His teamwork skills are<br />
extraordinary, and his determination not to give up even though we're already exhausted<br />
makes me admire him. Charis Lo, another classmate, was hardworking and proactive. She<br />
kept a positive mindset and was willing to volunteer in kayaking practice activities. In the end,<br />
I think it’s safe to say that kayaking has made all of us closer together and was indeed an<br />
excellent experience.<br />
Oscar Fong 8C<br />
Isabel Ko 8F<br />
On the 15th October, the class monitors and chairpersons of year 7 and 8 went on a<br />
kayaking trip together. The trip was fun and enlightening, and it helped train up our<br />
leadership skills. <br />
The kayaking trip allowed me to learn and practise a lot of different skills. It wasn't as simple<br />
as just learning how to kayak. No, other skills were also tested in this interesting activity.<br />
One of the leadership skills that was trained in this trip is the ability to take on challenges.<br />
Despite having never gone kayaking before, I decided to give it a try instead of shrinking<br />
away from such a challenge. Without the ability to take on challenges, I would have never<br />
had the courage to agree to go to this activity. <br />
Furthermore, my teamwork skills were also put to the test. I had to work well with my partner<br />
in order to be able to follow instructions and complete the set tasks. Without proper<br />
communication skills, it would not have been possible.<br />
All in all, this kayaking trip went much better than I ever expected. I had a lot of fun with my<br />
friends and also learned a lot. I am glad I was given such an amazing opportunity.
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