Fantastic, couldn't agree more.
REAL LIFE SKILLS are neglected and I am glad to see teachers such as yourselves who understand how necessary these are. I believe firmly that youth organisations such as the cadets (Army/Navy/Air Force) or scouts, girlguiding, guides, etc. should be either compulsory for young people or at least encouraged by schools. These are great places to teach skills, or teach them in schools as you are doing!

Keep up the good work! Hope you have many a successful student.