Year 6 Residential Trip to Marchants Hill PGL – Day 5

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The morning of the final day arrived but it was too wet for the children to take part in the Aeroball competition so they were set one last challenge…..to build a buggy that could seat two children powered by strength and determination. They could only use a couple of old barrels, a set of wheels and planks of wood. The results were incredible.

 

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Lunch was taken for the last time once the buggy building activity came to an end. The children gathered their belongings from far and wide and boarded the coach for their return journey home to Borehamwood safe in the knowledge that they had a fantastic time making memories on the the Surrey Hampshire border.

Year 6 Residential Trip to Marchants Hill PGL – Day 4

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After a good night’s rest the children woke to Day 4 with the promise of the Zip Line and Jacob’s Ladder in front of them. Whilst some were a little bleary eyed others were waiting with trepidation for the activities to begin.

JACOB’S LADDER

Jacob’s Ladder is not an activity for those of you with a fear of heights. The children had to work together and support their partner to climb as high as they could to a height between 85 and 90 feet before taking the bravest step of all. Jumping off a small platform!

 

 

 

ZIP WIRE

Zip Wire always proves to be a popular activity even for the adults. The children derive great pleasure from the feeling they get as they zoom on down the wire at great speed feeling the wind rush past them.

 

 

 

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ARCHERY

Shooting an arrow is not as easy as it looks. The children had enormous fun trying their hand at archery on the range and some were very successful.

 

 

 

 

SURVIVAL

The art of survival is to be prepared. Judging by the children’s ability to whittle  stake and start a fire not to mention building a shelter the staff thought they were well set to try out their new found skills.

Year 6 Residential Trip to Marchants Hill PGL – Day 3

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After a good night’s sleep the children woke bright eyed and bushy tailed for breakfast at the start of day three. Raft building awaited them which would draw on their team building skills, logic and perseverance. They worked hard as a team to build a raft which they had to all travel on from one side of the lake to the other. It proved to be a great bonding experience, one which they learnt a great deal from.

Where to start next! Archery, Climbing, Survival, Trapeze and the traditional Camp Fire all beckoned on the third day for the children once they had completed building their rafts.

 

Archery was a popular choice for Year 6 and they worked hard to combat the technicalities of the bow. Mastering an activity of this nature was a great example of how well the children worked and how well they encouraged each other.

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The Wall always proves just how well the children are learning from their experience. It shows confidence, determination and perseverance. Congratulations to all of you who climbed on the wall today. Team work really helps!!

 

Survival skills and shelter building were on the late afternoon agenda on Day 3. The children learnt how how to build a waterproof shelter in the wild and the value of being able to build a fire. Resilience and team work indeed!

 

Trapeze and Swing were the highlights of the afternoon. You can see the confidence and bravery the children exhibited during both activities.

Swing Video

 

No residential trip is ever complete with out a campfire and marshmallows!

 

AND ONE LAST VIDEO FOR TODAY – Trail Video

Year 6 Residential Trip to Marchants Hill PGL Day 2

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After a long day yesterday and the first night in their new surroundings the children couldn’t wait to start the day and get their first taste of life at a PGL centre. The Challenge Course, the Adventure Challenge and the Zip Wire have kept the children entertained whilst they figured out how to tackle the activities together. They have really begun to find their feet and pull together as a team to help each other through the day.

 

The day has been in full flow and the children have enjoyed themselves immensely. The Sensory Trail is a test of skill, endurance and trust and is often cause for merriment and fun.

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Whilst some of the other children tried their hand at abseiling. Having seen the tower myself the courage and determination to succeed is a big ask. Congratulations children.

 

And then there were some who went on THAT swing!

 

 

 

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Year 6 Residential Trip to Marchants Hill PGL Day 1

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The children came to school full of excitement knowing that after lunch they would be taking the coach to Marchants Hill. After a relatively smooth journey they unpacked and explored their surroundings. Due to the wet weather the outdoor game of Cluedo was replaced by an hilarious game of musical statues. Dinner consisted of lasagne, sausages, beetroot, goat’s cheese and platefuls of salad. Little sleep was had due to the continued excitement as day two beckoned.

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