Notre Dame Students Build Confidence and Independence on Disneyland Learning Journey Article

The Notre Dame group poses with Mickey Mouse at the entrance to Disneyland in California. 

Students from Notre Dame Regional Secondary School recently took part in a unique learning journey designed to build independence, confidence, and practical life skills. Sixteen students travelled to Disneyland in California alongside teachers who created the opportunity as part of an initiative supporting neurodiverse learners.

The trip was designed to help students grow through real-world experiences. Throughout the journey, students navigated airports, managed personal responsibilities, worked together in small groups, and practiced decision-making in unfamiliar environments. Educators observed students encouraging one another, taking responsibility for schedules and spending, and returning to meeting points independently.

The project reflected the commitment within Catholic education to see each student as uniquely gifted and capable of growth. What began as a travel experience quickly became a milestone moment of confidence and teamwork for the students involved.

The full story, including reflections from the educators who organized the experience, was originally published by The B.C. Catholic.

To read the complete article and see photos from the trip, visit the original publication below.

Originally published by The B.C. Catholic

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Notre Dame students travelled to California in a program focused on independence, teamwork, and practical life skills. Read the full story at the original source.