01/04/2015

Rationale: Life requires us all to change, to grow and to discover. Participating in the Invictus Journey gives young people the opportunity to experience the benefits of planning and preparation in order to manage change and enjoy growth. The Journey fosters self-reliance in a supportive context and allows participants to develop their personal decision making skills. Practical skills of camp craft and orienteering are also gained during this journey and students who complete the ‘journey’

01/03/2015

Rationale: People who respect themselves and their community are likely to develop and enjoy positive relationships. The ‘network’ element of the Invictus Program seeks to give students specific skills in order to empathise with the people around them. This element encourages participants to reflect on their own relationships and the ways in which other people can benefit from their company. Positive relationships are essential in any school or workplace and students who complete the ‘network’

01/02/2015

Rationale: Mastering a new skill is an incredibly satisfying experience. This element of the Invictus Program seeks to cultivate practical skills through the help of a qualified mentor. The transmission of skills from one generation to another is an enduring legacy of the human experience and Invictus participants are invited to take part in this teaching and learning cycle.  During this element participants are encouraged to cultivate individual talents and passions, therefore experiencing a

01/01/2015

Rationale: Serving others lays the foundation for a vibrant and harmonious community. Service deactivates self-centered behavior and brings satisfaction to both the provider and the recipient. True service is an act of partnership and does not demean the beneficiary. Intentionally structuring the Invictus Program with service as the final element allows participants to practically apply their prior skills. By engaging in service participants gain an outward focused and holistic worldview. Every