04/08/2026
We ended our academic year with some great team training, reflecting and building days!
While there was plenty of laughter, every activity had a purpose. Each game was carefully selected to reflect the situations we encounter in the workplace and the experiences of the young people and adults we support.
🎈 The Balloon Challenge: As soon as the balloon was released, it darted unpredictably around the room while we all tried to catch it. It reminded us that not everyone’s journey into employment, education or adulthood is straight or predictable. Our role is to adapt, respond and support people as they navigate unexpected changes.
🥢 The Chopstick Challenge: Picking up Skittles with chopsticks proved much harder than it looked! The slippery sweets and awkward chopsticks highlighted how achieving employment often requires patience, focus, perseverance and determination. Progress isn’t always quick or easy, but with encouragement, practice and the right support, success becomes much more achievable. It also reflects how some tasks that seem simple to one person can feel much more challenging for others, reinforcing the importance of patience, encouragement and adapting our approach.
Every activity encouraged us to reflect on communication, trust, leadership, problem-solving, resilience and the importance of working together towards a shared goal.
Ending the year with time to learn, reflect and laugh together reminded us that the strongest teams are built not just through training, but through shared experiences.
