Snow activity day

Today was snow activity day. Year 12 and 13 students were organizing some activities for this day. I planned to go to a park with year 10 students. There were some successful things that we planned however, there were also somethings that we did not expect.

 When we arrived at the park, it was hard to find a place that we can put the flag. Anyway, we set the flag, bases, and explained the rule to the year 10. However, there were some variables that we did not expect. Actually this was the first time that we tried the game. So we did not choose some rule for some unexpected cases. Therefore the first game was quite messy. Fortunately, we set more additional rules and the game got better and better. Year 10 students participated to the game very enthusiastically and it was very successful.

After we finished the 'flag catch' activity, we played rugby. For the flag catch activity, only year 10 students were participating and IB students were referees but this time, all students were playing the game. The rule was simple. Students could score if they touch down. Although it was quite rough game. the ground was safe with snow so there was no student who got injured during this game. Security was the most important thing and fortunately, there was noone who got injured seriously, so I think it was very successful.

Unfortunately, after lunch there was an accident that someone got injured, and some activities were canceled. since 3 O'clock we cleaned up everything. And after we cleaned some stuffs we broke the ice on the road so that students can walk more safely on the road.

Although there were some unexpected happening, I think it was quite successful and many kids were enjoying the day . Through this activity, there were many learning outcomes. I had planned and initiated activities, I had worked collaboratively with others and I had considered the ethical implication of my actions. 

Preparing for winter activity day

8th of Feb is a snow activity day. Therefore year 12 and 13 students were planning for this day. I was planning to take pictures of students in snow activity day and decorate it on the wall of school, however, the day before the snow activity day I changed my plan. I decided to join the team that was planning to go to a park to do some activities. I joined the group the day before the snow activity day, so I thought there were not many things that I can contribute to but I tried to do my best. First of all, when we were planning a game, we were setting the rules together and I made the flag that we used for the game.
Not only for our activities but also I tried to help other student's activities. I helped to make an obstacle course. IB students wanted to make a hill for the obstacle course therefore we needed to gather snows and put water on it. I carried a lot of water to freeze it. In addition the road was covered with ice so  I thought that it is too dangerous for people. So I used the tools to break them.

KOSTA 2013

From 28th of January to 1st of February, I attended to KOSTA(Korean students all nations conference). It is a organization for international students' missionary work. For attending to this, I applied 3 months ago and I applied for a band which plays CCM songs. My role in the band was playing a an acoustic guitar. After I applied to this band, I practiced playing guitar very hard. There were 10 songs that I needed to play in the camp. I practiced playing guitar everyday , and every Tuesday I practiced with other members of the band. There were 5 singers, two acoustic guitars, one electronic guitar, one drum and one base guitar in the band. I was playing an acoustic guitar in the band. It was really hard work in the camp. I had to wake up 6:30 a.m and I had to play guitar at the start of every worships. But I tried to do my best. 

This camp is held every year, and this time was 20th anniversary. So there were many special guests in the camp. This time, a group of famous Korean CCM singers named 'Soul singers' came to this camp. I had very special experience with them. I got vocal training from them and this was very rare and good opportunity for me.

Through this camp, I was happy that I could contribute my ability to the camp. In the camp there were many successful people from all around the world, and there were chances that I could get counsel about my future and career. It was a very opportunity both for my future and religious faith. 

There were somethings that I had done very well as my band planned. The first target of our band was making people to sing with us. We wanted all people to join singing. I think that I went very well. And also I did not make any mistakes when I played song at all. This was the result of practicing guitar with other members on every Tuesday. 

However, there were some situations that we did not expect. Time management was the biggest problem. We woke up at 7.a.m every morning and we slept at 2~3 a.m after we practiced during the camp. Therefore there were some members who got extremely tired so became sick. I was sorry about that. 

There were many learning outcomes from this activity. First of all I had increased my awareness of my own strengths and areas for growth. I practiced playing guitar everyday, and obviously there was huge growth. 

Also, I had undertaken new challenges. This was my first time to play musical instrument with other musical instruments. This was a new challenge for me. 

I worked collaboratively with others. As I said, I played a guitar not as a solo but as a member of a band. Therefore, I worked collaboratively with others.

I had shown perseverance and commitment in my activity. As I mentioned, I practiced playing guitar everyday, practiced with other members on every Tuesday until I go to the camp. Therefore, I had shown my perseverance and commitment in my activity.

I had developed new skills. I played about 10 new songs that I did not know before, and for playing it I developed new skills