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Wrapping Up Session One

By Hero's Journey Academy

Year 6 Session 1 Week 5

Wrapping Up Session 1: A Week to Remember!

The final week of Session 1 was packed with energy, excitement, and celebration as our elementary school heroes prepared to showcase all they’ve learned and created. The week culminated in an incredible Exhibition of Work, where learners proudly displayed their art projects, from vibrant drawings to imaginative trinket boxes. The studio was buzzing with creativity and accomplishment.

Children sit on a rug in a classroom while a guide reads from a book in front of shelves and tables
Learners work at laptops in a classroom with dividers and whiteboards during Exhibition of Work prep
Two learners sit at a table with privacy panels during an Exhibition of Work in a classroom
Two heroes sit at a table displaying colorful trinket box projects during an Exhibition of Work

Families joined in the fun with engaging team-building games like “Human Tic Tac Toe” and the ever-entertaining “Apple Orange Mango,” sparking laughter and friendly competition. Our heroes also took the stage to read their persuasive speeches—each one a powerful display of voice, passion, and growing confidence.

Heroes sit at tables with laptops in a studio during a session wrap-up, with discipline and respect signs behind them
Heroes and guides play Human Tic Tac Toe in the gym during Session One wrap-up
Children and guides play Human Tic Tac Toe with colored hoops in the school gym
Hero artwork and trinket boxes displayed on a table, with drawings, a flower card, and a Minecraft screen
Colorful student artwork and project pages displayed on a table beside a black tri-fold board
Children’s artwork and labeled maps displayed on a table in an exhibition
Colorful tri-fold display board with cotton clouds and student artwork laid out on the floor
Learner project display board with black panels, drawings, a small box, and a pink name sign
Tri-fold display board with children's flower and island-themed artwork laid out on the floor
Open wooden box with two colorful student art pieces, a striped bird drawing and a boomerang pattern
A wooden box displays two colorful hero art pieces, including a sun with heart sunglasses and a grid of painted circles
Two open wooden boxes display colorful patterned paper crafts, one held by a hand
Small wooden box art with pink flowers on top and colorful cactus drawings below held open by a hand
Student art display with Spider-Man, Venom, and Samoa drawings on a black tri-fold board
Student artwork display with colorful drawings, a mosaic-like piece, and a pink tri-fold board
Student artwork display with colorful posters and a Le Aute Samoa poem page on a tabletop
Tri-fold display board with student drawings, a Le Aute Samoa page, and colorful paper art

One of the highlights was the cultural performance of a Samoan song and dance, presented with heart and rhythm by the Little Heroes. It was a beautiful moment of cultural appreciation and collaboration.

Samoan hibiscus poem poster with red flowers and lyrics about the flower's beauty
Three girls stand barefoot in a classroom, two holding papers, during a Samoan song and dance performance
Children and guides sit in a circle for a cultural song and dance performance in a decorated room
Three children stand performing for seated peers in a classroom, with shelves and a large wall display behind them
Two little heroes in a classroom holding song sheets and a prop during a Samoan song and dance performance
Two children stand in class, one holding a tray and the other a Le Aute Samoa song sheet

The much-anticipated reveal of the “Golden” lip dub video brought cheers and smiles as learners saw their hard work come to life in a joyful celebration of music and unity on the big screen.

Empty exhibition setup with tables of student projects and a large inflatable screen in a gym

This week also included valuable moments of reflection. ES Heroes completed 360 feedback surveys, offering thoughtful praise and constructive feedback to their peers. These insights will help shape each learner’s “freedom level” in Session 2, empowering them to grow both independently and as part of the community.

We were honored to host guest hero Dewayne Wells, owner of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Gonzales. He shared his journey as an entrepreneur—from humble beginnings to business success—and offered inspiring advice for our learners as they look ahead to the Business Quest in the next session.

Guest hero Dewayne Wells stands behind learners holding small cards in a classroom

Session 1 ended not just with applause and celebration, but with a sense of purpose and momentum. Our heroes are ready for what’s next—and we can’t wait to see what they’ll do!

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