Each of the four classes, National Diploma Years 1 and 2, and two First Diploma groups (the “Harriers” and the “Tornados”), chose their team captains and over the six weeks organised and practised their disciplines; thereby enhancing reliability, teamwork, leadership and communication skills, all of which are needed in a Public Service. Tutors were not involved in planning, organising or even assisting students but offered time within their programme and computer rooms if needed.
The teams competed against each other in disciplines that ensured that all members of the groups took part; each member participated in at least one discipline. The first activity was pool, followed by the mile and half run, cycling, swimming, bowling and basketball. The latter event showed how serious and committed each of the teams was and kept the referee very busy!
Finally the day moved to the Lecture Theatre for the last discipline: the Powerpoint presentation. Points were awarded for IT skills, presentation skills and educational content. Course Team Leader, Martin Rawles, comments, “First the Tornados introduced us to the world of pet rats, which for many may have been very educational but not very cute! Next the National Diploma Year 1s discussed the benefits to the community of joining one of the Cadet forces: Army, Air and Sea. The Harriers reminded us of their week at Bassingbourn with a good story line and excellent images, finally the National Diploma Year 2s educated us about the benefits of living in Kazakhstan! Overall this was an excellent day for the Public Service programme, enabling us to remain a good close team which will benefit all for next year. Thanks to Haydon Littlewood for organising and working hard to ensure all went well. Finally congratulations to the winners of this year Public Service skills Challenge …The Harriers!”
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