This week has been filled with both fun and growth! We had a discussion to start the day about “Seeds of Potential,” where we explored how every hero has their own unique gifts waiting to be cultivated. The heroes got a chance to examine a variety of apples, each one different in color, shape, and size. The similarity between these apples is that they all have seeds and a star. This activity served as a reminder that just like apples, every hero is different in their talents, strengths, and potential. Some apples were red, others green, some perfectly round, and others more irregular in shape—but all were special in their own way. The heroes also shared their thoughts on how their fellow travelers can help support them on their learning journeys.
The annual hero boards are designed to be living documents—constantly evolving as the heroes develop new skills, achieve milestones, and set goals for themselves. Each hero personalized their board to reflect their unique journey, choosing colors, images, and layouts that resonate with their personality and vision for the future. For discovery heroes, this meant highlighting key moments of triumph in their Acton journey.
In the meantime, the heroes also spent time reviewing Lip Dub videos from other Acton schools, exchanging ideas and discussing what elements made the videos stand out. They were inspired by the creativity of their Acton peers and excited to incorporate some new ideas into their future Lip Dub.
To wrap up the week, Discovery heroes held their second running team meeting on Friday, where they updated each other on their progress in Core Skills. This was an excellent opportunity for the heroes to reflect on their weekly efforts, share insights, and provide support and encouragement to their fellow heroes. We saw one of the running teams practice their special handshake to wrap up their meeting. It’s such a great way to cheer each other on in the group.
