Year 5 trip to Burwell House
In Year 5, children all take part in a short residential visit to Burwell House. They enjoy a variety of activities whilst there, including making their own short films in a professional film studio as well as a host of team building exercises. Everyone thoroughly enjoys this great trip and the children all talk enthusiastically about the new skills they learn whilst away.
Burwell September 2024
11/09/24 - 8:45 - The children arrived with enthusiasm and excitement for the trip ahead! Suitcases wheeled up the drive and safely stored under the canopy... now just for the coach!
11/09/24 - 9:00 - A final briefing before going... an opportunity to focus on the amazing opportunities that await.
11/09/24 - 9:15 - We've been loading the coach and are now on our way!
11/09/24 - 10:00 - We have all safely arrived at Burwell... our bags are safely stored in one room, whilst we acclimatise to the site!
11/09/24 - 10:15 - time to listen to Ed's briefing for our visit ahead... objectives, aims and expectations!
11/09/24 - afternoon - the children enjoyed a range of activities outside the house, helping them to get their bearings and familiarise themselves with the grounds. After some orienteering with a map, we looked for clues around the gardens, which also had words linked to the history and geography of Burwell. After a short break, we had a tour of the TV Studios for tomorrow’s filming. Following this, it was time to make our beds! The children showed lots of resilience and kindness in helping each other. Following this, we practised a fire drill. Tea was delicious and well received… pizza and sticky toffee pudding!
11/09/24 - evening - children had some free time and then brought their cuddly toys down for the competition! Children took turns introducing them to the group! After this, we started the bed routine!
12/09/24 - lots of enthusiasm this morning! Two rooms woke very early, ready for a day of adventure. Cereal, toast and a cooked breakfast have set us up for a busy day ahead. We’re looking forward to the low ropes, followed by the TV studio experience!
12/09/24 - morning - this morning, we enjoyed the team building and problem solving challenges of the low ropes - lots of creativity was on display in how to solve these challenges! We enjoyed lunch of sandwiches and sausage rolls!
12/09/24 - the TV studios are in full-swing and children have enjoyed the range of roles! Each group has the opportunity to act their planned script out as well as a turn with the technology! Full HD cameras, a control desk and sound effects make up the toys on offer!! Mrs. Kennedy has left and now Mrs. Harrison has joined us for the afternoon. Throughout the day, we have been in our groups and in addition to the TV Studio experience, we have created our batik bags - marking on patterns with hot wax and carefully adding dyes.
12/09/24 - evening - Mrs. Harrison is saying farewell to us as Mrs. Clarke arrives to stay for the evening! Mr. Grey also drops in to catch up with Year 5. We enjoyed sausages, mash and vegetables for dinner, followed by chocolate cake. (Mr. Grey managed to sneak a piece of chocolate cake before saying farewell!) The golden candelabra went to Mrs. Sheppard's table this evening. We are looking forward to the Tuck Shop opening and watching the TV productions from the studio. After this, we will be heading off to have a campfire with hot chocolate.
13/09/24 - morning - everyone is getting up and getting ready for a busy (but cold) day ahead. Burwell Fox and group challenges await us today! The children slept very well last night and some even needed a gentle wake up! Breakfast was cereal, toast, sausages and beans!
Year 6 trip to Grafham Water
Every year our Year 6 class visit Grafham Water for a three-day residential trip. Whilst there, the children take part in a huge variety of outdoor activities such as raft building, climbing and tackling the challenge of 'Jacob's Ladder'! Each class thoroughly enjoys this wonderful opportunity and return back to school full of wonderful tales of their adventures (plus the odd bit of wet and cold washing...). Below is a link to the official Grafham Water website, where you can get a taste of the activities on offer.
Year 6 Grafham Blog - 2024
12/03/24 - time for the 'Leap of Faith' - lots of climbing and challenging resilience with heights!
12/03/24 - After a peaceful night for most, children woke with enthusiasm for the day ahead and the novelty of discovering what is for breakfast!
11/03/24 - PM - children explored the Grafham Challenge! This is a blind-folded obstacle course with a focus on team work and communication. Needless to say, it was a rather muddy experience for all involved... so much so that the school staff had to tend to cleaning down the showers afterwards!
11/03/24 - Pupils arrived with their bags ready to head off for a few days of adventure! Children arrived safely at Grafham and settled in with a site tour and some work on their obejectives for the visit.