Thursday 8 November 2012
More photographs for you from Residential
We have just arrived back at the Priory after the day walk. Some of the children were reluctant to walk any distance at all when we set out this morning. However when we successfully climbed Calver Hill, 480m high, the children experienced a real sense of achievement and this encouraged them to persevere with the afternoon river study and walk along the river swale.
We are so proud of them.
We are so proud of them.
The week has passed by very quickly indeed and the behaviour at the priory has been outstanding. The children have learnt many new skills that they can take back into the classroom. We look forward to seeing you all at 12pm tomorrow with your children. I am certain you will hardly recognise them they have changed so much.
Here are some more photos for you to enjoy...
Day Walk
We are setting out on our day walk and the children are very excited as they face an 8 miles cross country walk.
They were very tired last night but we had a nice evening at the ice cream parlour and the children are really coming together as a team. They are now very supportive of one another and understand that strengths are different in all of us!
They were very tired last night but we had a nice evening at the ice cream parlour and the children are really coming together as a team. They are now very supportive of one another and understand that strengths are different in all of us!
Wednesday 7 November 2012
News from the Residential!
Another fantastic day today.
The children worked hard during their activities and we finished the day with a long and very muddy night walk yesterday. Sorry everyone!
Charlie Wilshire was not happy with the mud (and cow pats) that she encountered in her new walking boots and exclaimed that it was the first time that she had ever been muddy.
We walked along the old Nun's path and steps in the dark and along to Marrick Village which consists of three houses!
We finished the day in the chapel by writing a reflective diary and as the evening drew to a close the children were looking very tired indeed.
Mrs Fox was on duty last night and the children were all fast asleep by 11.30pm and woke at 7.30am this morning.
This evening we will be visiting the Ice-Cream Parlour and the children are really looking forward to it.
Bailey, Gemma, Grace, Georgia and Charlie have all completed the zip wire and the leap of faith today - well done ladies!
Group 1 have not been able to canoe today as the wind was so strong however they were able to abseil down the bell tower and undertake survival skills including; shelter and fire making which they really enjoyed.
The children worked hard during their activities and we finished the day with a long and very muddy night walk yesterday. Sorry everyone!
Charlie Wilshire was not happy with the mud (and cow pats) that she encountered in her new walking boots and exclaimed that it was the first time that she had ever been muddy.
We walked along the old Nun's path and steps in the dark and along to Marrick Village which consists of three houses!
We finished the day in the chapel by writing a reflective diary and as the evening drew to a close the children were looking very tired indeed.
Mrs Fox was on duty last night and the children were all fast asleep by 11.30pm and woke at 7.30am this morning.
This evening we will be visiting the Ice-Cream Parlour and the children are really looking forward to it.
Bailey, Gemma, Grace, Georgia and Charlie have all completed the zip wire and the leap of faith today - well done ladies!
Group 1 have not been able to canoe today as the wind was so strong however they were able to abseil down the bell tower and undertake survival skills including; shelter and fire making which they really enjoyed.
Tuesday 6 November 2012
Year 6 Parents - RESIDENTIAL
Dear Parents/Carers,
what I delight your children have been and however hard you thought they might struggle with the demands of the residential, they are all doing you proud!
They worked hard yesterday and faced many challenges:
Please don't worry about them they are all really enjoying themselves.
Mrs S.
what I delight your children have been and however hard you thought they might struggle with the demands of the residential, they are all doing you proud!
They worked hard yesterday and faced many challenges:
- Making their beds was the most entertaining yet! For some children they had quite a few attempts before their bed was ready to sleep in. Sam Ferguson deserves a special mention as he was able to help everyone else!
- Carrying their suitcases from the coach and to their rooms...you will not believe how independent they are becoming! Kai Hall deserves a special mention here as his case was enormous and he was exhausted by the time he made it to his room.
- The walk at Bolton Abbey and the river study was wonderful. It was such a lovely sunny morning and Jordan Hatton said it was the best day of his life. Ah!
- Tea time was a challenge for some but they all tried a little bit of everything and even decided that they like minestrone soup now!
- Imogen Hewitt was fantastic as a leader and instructor for the night line activity. She found it difficult at first but then her skills developed as she realised her team was reducing in number because they were bumping into things. Well done Imogen you ensured they all completed the course unharmed in the end.
- Lucas Mawson was a super star when he was a little home sick at tea time as was Bailey Hudson & Ellie Carrier. They kept each other busy and happy and faced that challenge well.
- All the children had a good night's sleep. I was on duty and the children were all asleep by midnight.
- They have all written a postcard home to you and have been really positive in their writing.
Please don't worry about them they are all really enjoying themselves.
Mrs S.
Sunday 4 November 2012
Demolition and Residential!
Demolition
Just to remind all our families that the demolition of the old canteen will continue this week. The children will be able to watch as the building is collapsed, I am sure it will be very exciting. The only entrance into school will be via the back gate. Sorry for any inconvenience caused!
Residential
Year 6 I am looking forward to a fantastic week away at Marrick Priory with you all. I am sure you will learn a lot about yourselves and each other, your parents won't recognise you when we return.
Parents I will try and blog whilst we are away and send updates via Mrs Sheldon for you so that you can see how we are getting on.
We will be back at school by 12pm on Friday 9th November (depending upon the A1) and the children will need to be collected as soon as possible. If you encounter any problems please let us know at school and we will make alternative arrangements for your child?
Just to remind all our families that the demolition of the old canteen will continue this week. The children will be able to watch as the building is collapsed, I am sure it will be very exciting. The only entrance into school will be via the back gate. Sorry for any inconvenience caused!
Residential
Year 6 I am looking forward to a fantastic week away at Marrick Priory with you all. I am sure you will learn a lot about yourselves and each other, your parents won't recognise you when we return.
Parents I will try and blog whilst we are away and send updates via Mrs Sheldon for you so that you can see how we are getting on.
We will be back at school by 12pm on Friday 9th November (depending upon the A1) and the children will need to be collected as soon as possible. If you encounter any problems please let us know at school and we will make alternative arrangements for your child?
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