LO 3 Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience

LO 5 Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively

During this period, we were really tasked with coming up with new ideas for activities to do with the elders at the centre. That is why one major outcome achieved during this first semester period was the ability to initiate and plan a CAS experience. We each have roles within the service, and by working together we were able to incorporate all our ideas into specific plans that catered to each of our responsibilities and put these to use during the time that we were there. For example, this was especially important during Christmas time where we planned to bring in colouring materials for Christmas themed colouring, as well as help set up the tree at the centre for the elders to enjoy throughout the Christmas break as well.

As mentioned before, we really had to work together to get these ideas moving because it would not have happened if we were not coordinating and cooperating well with one another. The benefits of working collaboratively were represented in the ways the elders reacted to us and the activities that we set up for them. They were reacting positively and really were involved in anything we would put on for them. For example, they would clap along every time we brought music and guitars to the centre, and they were actively working together and sharing materials and ideas between themselves during the colouring sessions as well. Working collaboratively meant that we could really come up with some good ideas to use as activities for them, and it showed when we were at the centre that our ideas were met with success.