This year at Bohally Intermediate, we have a challenge called the M.P. Challenge, for which we have to do different tasks to be completed by the end of the year. One of those tasks is 8 hrs work in the community.
I got a golden opportunity when Linda, my music teacher, made me a leader of a group at Theory Club. Theory Club is a music group, where we do musical theory, and play games linked to music. This helps young musicians to become better at music, in a fun way! We spend 45 mins doing theory, then 30 mins doing games!
I help by assisting the kids in my group with anything they are unsure about, and making sure they are having fun, and that they understand what to do.
I have been a leader now for 16 sessions, meaning that in total, I have spent 8 hours being a leader at Theory Club! I have helped out the members of my group, and led us to victory in many group contests.
The truth is, I hadn’t actually enjoyed Theory Club that much, prior to being a leader of a team. Then, once we started doing group activities, and I started leading one of those groups, it motivated me to continue attending, and I actually really enjoyed it. I am glad to be a member of Theory Club, and hope to continue doing it in the future!
Good on you Matthew! I must say you are an awesome leader and I’ve been so proud of you how you’ve led your team – you are a thoughtful and kind leader, and organise your team well. Thanks so much for your help with Theory Club – I know that the other kids enjoy having you there as much as do I.