SOUND HEALING We began with some breathwork, and I performed a short sound bath. My pelvic bowl was introduced, or as I call it my big bass bowl. The lads closed their eyes and with permission I gently struck the bowl over or in front of them, then they placed their hand under mine to feel the vibration and resonance. I love feeling the shift in energy as they grounded and relaxed and receiving feedback how it felt for them. We discussed how much water we have in our bodies so when one performs a sound massage with the bowls on the body, apart from deep rest, the finer, higher vibrations also stimulate body fluids, and set in motion, effectively penetrate to cellular levels. As we are visual learners, we experimented with this concept by placing water in the bowl and watched with wonder the mandalas and patterns that emerged once the bowl was struck gently, and how the water danced and jumped when struck with force... concluding why this wouldn't be a good idea to strike so hard when the bowl is on the body. Once again, strength in gentleness. THE PERTH MINT The road trip in was full of giggles and conversation... and upon arrival we had snacks before the tour started. A quiz sheet was handed out and they all pretty much finished it before the tour began. The history of the Perth Mint and gold in Western Australia was discussed before heading in to see "the world's biggest legal tender gold coin. Verified by Guinness World Records, it was made by The Perth Mint in 2011 from 1 tonne of 99.99% pure gold." We all touched and tried to lift a real gold bar, saw real gold nuggets and weighed ourselves to see 'our weight in gold'. My sturdiness put me on top, but a few boys all weighed themselves together and came up trumps. We all loved the "historic melting room where foundrymen once worked in temperatures topping 50 degrees. In a captivating display of strength and skill, a glowing crucible is carefully extracted from the depths of a white-hot furnace before its molten gold is poured in time-honoured fashion to create a gleaming gold bar." MOORT-AK WAADINY/WELLINGTON SQ. After so much concentration, focus and self-restraint at the mint, the lads went x-games mode at the park (meaning super fast). They munched, played tag, cops'n'robbers, bounty hunters, climbed, ran some more for over an hour and a half. I loved how they included other children, a Vietnamese tourist and 2 Aboriginal kids. I also loved observing the group split into smaller groups for different games and how this flowed and shifted. We took the coast road home and played car DJ. A game River and Taj introduced a wee while back. Everyone took a turn to choose a song for 1 minute 20, to be precise... a great way to hear new and different music and to hat about how interesting it is that music resonates differently for different people, and it's ok to have different tastes. More tag at home, and a quick game of guess who before pick up! I love holding space for the lads ðŸ˜

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SOUND HEALING We began with some breathwork, and I performed a short sound bath. My pelvic bowl was introduced, or as I call it my big bass bowl. The lads closed their eyes and with permission I gently struck the bowl over or in front of them, then they placed their hand under mine to feel the vibration and resonance. I love feeling the shift in energy as they grounded and relaxed and receiving feedback how it felt for them. We discussed how much water we have in our bodies so when one performs a sound massage with the bowls on the body, apart from deep rest, the finer, higher vibrations also stimulate body fluids, and set in motion, effectively penetrate to cellular levels. As we are visual learners, we experimented with this concept by placing water in the bowl and watched with wonder the mandalas and patterns that emerged once the bowl was struck gently, and how the water danced and jumped when struck with force... concluding why this wouldn't be a good idea to strike so hard when the bowl is on the body. Once again, strength in gentleness. THE PERTH MINT The road trip in was full of giggles and conversation... and upon arrival we had snacks before the tour started. A quiz sheet was handed out and they all pretty much finished it before the tour began. The history of the Perth Mint and gold in Western Australia was discussed before heading in to see "the world's biggest legal tender gold coin. Verified by Guinness World Records, it was made by The Perth Mint in 2011 from 1 tonne of 99.99% pure gold." We all touched and tried to lift a real gold bar, saw real gold nuggets and weighed ourselves to see 'our weight in gold'. My sturdiness put me on top, but a few boys all weighed themselves together and came up trumps. We all loved the "historic melting room where foundrymen once worked in temperatures topping 50 degrees. In a captivating display of strength and skill, a glowing crucible is carefully extracted from the depths of a white-hot furnace before its molten gold is poured in time-honoured fashion to create a gleaming gold bar." MOORT-AK WAADINY/WELLINGTON SQ. After so much concentration, focus and self-restraint at the mint, the lads went x-games mode at the park (meaning super fast). They munched, played tag, cops'n'robbers, bounty hunters, climbed, ran some more for over an hour and a half. I loved how they included other children, a Vietnamese tourist and 2 Aboriginal kids. I also loved observing the group split into smaller groups for different games and how this flowed and shifted. We took the coast road home and played car DJ. A game River and Taj introduced a wee while back. Everyone took a turn to choose a song for 1 minute 20, to be precise... a great way to hear new and different music and to hat about how interesting it is that music resonates differently for different people, and it's ok to have different tastes. More tag at home, and a quick game of guess who before pick up! I love holding space for the lads ðŸ˜

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Art

The activity allowed the students to explore the visual aspect of sound through the mandalas and patterns created in the water when the bowl was struck gently. This exploration can be linked to the concept of using sound and vibration to create art.
They experienced the sensitivity and gentleness required in striking the bowl to create beautiful patterns in the water, which can be related to the concept of expression and emotion in art.

Physical Education

The physical activities such as playing tag, climbing, and running engaged the students in physical movement, promoting endurance, agility, and teamwork.
Observing the group dynamics and how different games allowed for flow and shifts can be linked to understanding the importance of adaptability and cooperation in team sports and activities.

For continued development, consider incorporating more mindfulness exercises in physical activities to promote relaxation and self-awareness.

Book Recommendations

The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito: A story about a young boy who experiences the beauty and power of sound in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.
The Music of the Dolphins by Karen Hesse: This book explores the concept of communication and connection through sound, perfect for exploring the themes of sound healing and vibration.
Becoming Bach by Tom Leonard: A fictional story that delves into the life of legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach, highlighting the transformative power of music and sound.

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