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SLP Camp 2017 ●Volume3, Issue 4 ●Magic Bus Centre for Learning & Development ●DPS Pune

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Teamwork is the Stepping Stone to Success Stepping stones was an activity that

involved not only brawn, but also brain. The goal was simple: to reach from one end. But it wasn’t as simple as it sounds. It required a lot of planning and creativity. The only equipment we had was two sets of three planks. The activity required concentration, careful planning of strategies and highly accurate execution. The students began with full enthusiasm but this enthusiasm was quick to fade and it eventually led to utter chaos. The team failed multiple times and made several futile attempts

until the facilitators got the team together and made them identify all the grey areas and helped them realize the importance of teamwork. After the discussion, the team finally found a solution to what seemed like an unachievable task. They realized the importance of mutual communication, and maintaining discipline in the face of confusion. The students learnt three core attributes attention to judgements, emotions and physical sensations.

Magic Bus Centre For Learning & Development, Karjat.

Magic Bus is a unique organization that strives to bring about behavioral changes in people through sports.

The story began 18 years ago when Mathew Stacy used to play Rugby at the Bombay Gymkhana. Under-privileged children from the neighboring Dharavi region often gathered around the ground, curious about the game. This is when Matthew Spacie along with some

The Magic Bus Saga

of his friends decided to teach Rugby to these children. Over the next few months significant behavioral changes were observed in the children. Delinquency decreased in the community and this inspired him to lay the foundation of Magic Bus to cultivate leadership skills amongst these kids. This organization is now 22 states and is the first Indian NGO to carve itself a niche in countries such as London and Singapore. Excitement

A good leader

leads the people

from above them.

A great leader

leads the people

from within them.

-M.D Arnold-

Do not go where the path may

lead, go instead where there is no

path and leave a trail

November 27th – November 29th 2017 Highlights

Day-1 November 27th

• An invigorating day, a welcome

break

• New activities, New Pathways

• The fruits of labour are always

sweet

The Low Rope Course The Low Rope Course primarily comprised of values like teamwork and concentration involved in it. This has been practiced worldwide for the same.The participants were required to balance on ropes, swinging tyres and wooden logs. They could not use any physical support to balance themselves but only had the mental satisfaction that their teammates were constantly beside them to aid them and the fact that they would try their level

best to support them. The group of people were organized into two different types. First were the Do-ers and the latter the spot-ers(teammates supporting the others going through the obstacle course). The endeavors of the organizers to formulate life enriching experiences into strenuous yet enjoyable activities were truly a marvelous experience. They learnt that empathy and sympathy were integral features for binding individuals together to work as a team and was definitely a great way to mark the beginning of the Magic Bus experience.


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Our Experiential Training Coaches

Tag Hunt

Just when we thought the day’s activities were over, the tag hunt was introduced to us, in which students were divided into groups of eight, and were tasked with finding colored ribbons around the Magic Bus campus. In the backdrop of the pitch-darkness, they found their way using a map and a torch. The aim of the game was to ensure collaboration amongst the team members rather than competition.

themselves lean backwards at 90 degrees and then rappel backwards - which was more fun than they originally anticipated. Rappelling was not just an adventurous activity but a learning experience. With complete motivation from their friends and faith in the experts, this daring sport was greatly enjoyed.

Rappelling

A sense of eagerness and enthusiasm was felt in the air when the students found out they were going to do rappelling. The activity consists of students rappelling down from a 20 feet wall with a strong nylon harness around their waist and thighs to keep them safe.

The students waited their turns and were talked through the procedure and protocol, they flitted between feelings of apprehension and excitement. When at the top of the structure the students had to let

Finding our Groups –

United we stand

The guides were extremely supportive and were happy even if we did not climb the entire face but tried our best. The guide pointed out during a discussion that everyone saw their obstacle in a different way and everyone handled their obstacles in a different way. Moreover, the activity meant different things to everyone, such as conquering fears to one student and completing the task in minimum time to another. However, in common, the activity made all of us expand our horizons.

Rock Climbing

The twenty-five-feet wall that awaited the students seemed frightening at first, but the excitement and the vigor of the students overpowered their initial fear. The activity required the students to have not be afraid of the height they were scaling and go on ahead unafraid. With cheers from the entire group, everyone was motivated to complete the challenge. While not everyone was able to complete the activity, everyone gave in their hundred percent.


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Student Speak

“Great location, amazing people and a

wonderful experience. Can’t wait to spend

the next three days here!”

Kareena Ganshani, XI A

“Loads of fun, and an amazing

experience. Hoping to learn a lot.”

Zahra Shergadwala, XI A

“Peaceful location, nice and friendly

helpers and guides. Looking forward to a

memorable time!”

Riddhi Bhalla, XI B

“A really beautiful location, thrilling

activities, hoping to strengthen bonds

with my friends.”

Amrita Singh, XI C

“Everything has been incredible, from our

warm breakfast in school to all the

activities that we have already

participated In! Superb!”

Nikhat Pansare, XI C

“Today’s experience was very nice and it

will surely help me in my life we learned

to take responsibility of ourselves in a

group”

Harshita Jain, XI C

“A really good location, looking forward to

the activities. The entire Magic bus team is

very friendly and helpful.”

Vidhya Chittur Sriram, XI C

“The atmosphere here is really great.

Looking forward to the activities. The

food is extremely delicious.”

Pranamya Sharma, XI C

“The dorms are looked after nicely and are

very tidy. The view is breath taking. The

activities are well thought out.”

Mrinalika Bajaj, XI C

“Class 11th without the magic bus trip is

like a garden without flowers -

incomplete. Principal Madam, Thank-You

for the wonderful breakfast in school.”

Shubha Mukherji, XI D

“Great experience, right from poha in

school to the games out here! All the

activities are fun, unique and creative.

Even this one day makes me hopeful for

what is yet to come.”

Pavni Ahuja, XI B

“The location is really great and the

guides are really friendly and sweet. Also

the activities are educational and

enlightening”

Tamanna Bhavnani, XI B


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“Management is doing things right; Leadership is doing the right things.” - Peter F. Drucker

Pictures Speak Louder Than Words


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“Don’t tell people how to do things,

Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.” - George Patton



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“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we could be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson



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“If you never challenge yourself, you will never realize what you will become”



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“Leadership is not about titles, positions or flow charts. It is about influencing another.” - John C. Maxwell


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