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When the fire was finished we headed back to the barn to eat the Hot Dogs. Myself kiara and vedh are vegetarian but luckily enough they also provided a vegetarian Hot Dog option. We took our buns and put in the sausage and topped it with ketchup. It was really good. After that it was then time to make our dinner. We got out sheets of tinfoil and filled it with the chopped vegetables that was prepare earlier by the other group. I added potatoes, mushrooms, onions, peppers, vegetarian meat substitutes, cheddar cheese and some condiments. We wrapped them up and let them roast on top of the hot fires ashes. We waited for our meals to be cooked and sat around and talked. When the food was ready we ate happily all together. We finished the night off by roasting some marshmallow’s on the fire. It was an amazing night. I quickly changed into my pajamas and fell asleep in the tent.

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The second day was expected to be colder and rainier than the first. As a result, our clothing and equipment had to be slightly adjusted from the first day. Jackets and windbreakers, for example, were unquestionably essential. We hiked up a particularly difficult slope; the gradient was extremely steep. It was also very muddy due to the rain the night before. The ground was muddy and there were some boggy patches, which added to the difficulties. As I was walking along i stepped into a muddy patch assuming it was hard like the ones previous however I was wrong. My shoe got stuck leaving me with only one shoe on my foot, the other stuck in the mud. Fortunately, with the assistance of those around me, i was able to to get it out. We took shelter once we reached the peak because it was particularly windy, which aggravated the rain. We were waiting for those who had fallen further behind. We continued after everyone had had a sufficient rest. However, the wind became stronger, and I felt as if I would be blown away. Kiara and I relied on each other for support as we descended the mountain. Conversation filling the cold air. When we got to the bottom, there was a coffee shop where we could get a hot drink to warm us up.

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Basic Volleyball Rules for Playing the Game

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Basic Volleyball Rules for Playing the Game

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6 players on a team, 3 on the front row and 3 on the back row.

Maximum of three hits per side.

Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (A block is not considered a hit)

Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve.

A ball hitting a boundary line is "in"

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I tried volleyball for the first time today. A lot of my friends are passionate about volleyball so today I decided to try it out. I quickly learnt the rules as i played.

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I decided to take part in the gaisce hike. It was a 33km hike and we were camping over night. Unfortunately I missed the training day however I was filled in by my peers on what I missed out on. I was given a bivy bag, a bivy bag is the most basic form of shelter, whether used as a simple throw-down-and-climb-in bed for the odd night, as a super-light option on extended trips, or a useful emergency back-up to have in your bag in case you face an unexpected night out.

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I was given a packing list of all the things I had to pack in my bag. We were supposed to have a 10 liter hiking bag but i didn’t have one so I used my school bag ( not a good idea ) I also didn’t have hiking boots so I decided to wear my hockey shoes as they had more grip ( again not a good idea ) I also packed another pair of shoes in my bag just in case the hiking shoes became unbearable. It was difficult to pack everything into a small bag. I overpacked with clothes and base layers and a whole years worth of snacks.

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I left in the morning with my huge bag, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag looking like I was leaving for a month where in reality I was only leaving for a day. As I walked to the bus stop I broke out a sweat, and soon I regretted my choice of spending 150€ on this expedition. I arrived at school to be greeted by my other peers with their bags and gear.

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We left the school at 9:15 and were on the bus for around an hour. I sat in the back of the bus next to kiara, zoe and mollie and we all played music and the speakers and sang along. Kiara braided my hair to keep it out of my face. When we first arrived to the car park in Enniskerry, we got out of the bus and met our hike instructors. They pulled out a map and pointed to where we would be going. We then got our bags and made our way down the trek. We were hiking for 22km today. I walked with Kiara as we are both walk around the same pace. We walked and talk and time went by quickly. My bag was very very heavy and every break we took i would quickly take it off. The first kilometer was all just flat ground, it was fine until we began hiking upwards. We took breaks to hydrate and eat snacks and relax. The view was definitely worth it. It was very very tiring carrying the bag on my back and my shoulders began to ache. I was conscious on the amount of water I had and I tried to not drink it all at once. I took small sips to keep myself hydrated and keep me going.

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We reached a river and we crossed over the bridge. We took a break and then we decided to cross the river on a knocked over tree trunk. It was lots of fun. My favourite part was definitely when we reached the planks. There were lots of wooden planks lined up and nailed into the ground to walk on. They were easy to walk on and it was very fun.

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When we finally arrived at the campsite we took our bags off and rested until the others arrived.
When we were all in one piece we began to set up the tents. It was a three person tent but kiara zoe mollie and I decided to all sleep together. We set up the tent and then made our way to the barn. In the barn we separated into our different groups. The first group began chopping up all the vegetables and bits for our dinner, another group began turning on the the tranqueas to grill the sausages and the last group went outside to start the fire. We then split up to complete the tasks required. I went out to the fire, our camp instructor David showed us how to use flint and steel to create sparks, and how we could use those sparks to start a flame. We practiced using cotton balls, it was a bit of a struggle to get the hang of it. My friends helped me and encouraged me to keep trying. As soon as I found the right technique through the help of others, I was able to light the cotton ball on fire.

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I am a member of my school hockey team. I attend regular weekly trainings and play in the hockey matches. Ily position on the team is forward. I love playing with my friends. Our coach Mr Beattie is very hardworking and he trains us and prepares us for our matches. He is very passionate about hockey and it is very inspirational. I really love playing hockey and I am lucky to be part of the school team

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Whilst everyone was on the ski trip, the rest of us still had to attend school. We had a PE class where we could do whatever sports we wanted. The majority voted badminton. I had never played badminton before so I was not particularly good. I kept missing the puck and my aim was off. I was on a team with my friend praise. Praise was very good and he encouraged me and helped me learn. After a lot of trial and error i finally had begun to get the hang of it. We played matches against our peers and we won. I really like playing badminton. Me and praise made a great team.