This afternoon when core 1 did DP Navigation, we went out with a few teachers to Dinner Plain. Each of the 4 groups got 4 markers to place around their designated area of the village. We marked the location of each marker on the map then met up to swap map markings. We then had to go find each of the other twelve markers using our maps. At one point, our group had a lot of trouble orienteering the map but we worked it out using everyone’s suggestions. We also found it difficult communicating as a team because the groups were different to our usual CLP teams.

By the end of the session, we had learnt to share the map around and give everyone a chance to share their ideas and opinions. I think it was a big eye opener for most of us as we were all working so well in our CLP teams but then as soon as we were put into different teams, it was almost like going back to the start. Today’s DP Navigation was good practise for navigation and teamwork.