We won't know our capabilities unless we take them to the limit. Whether it's an educational step or a business venture. With careful planning and adequate preparation we encourage boys to set out on adventure. It's part of the transition to adulthood. It is helpful for young men to be directed to areas where they can 'push the envelope'.
Young people can respond amazingly to challenge.
I was amazed and delighted how many year 12 students responded to the possibility of a venture to East Timor. Our reconnaissance party, Norm Bain and Richard Pearce, went to Dili for us to check out what was possible. The Hosanna Church had property that needed repair and re-equipping as schools. There is urgent need of food distribution to street kids. Alas, security is rated Chapter 7 and we won't risk taking boys unless it is reduced to Chapter 6.