WELL-BEING
THE YEAR 5 RESIDENTIAL VISIT
WILDERNESS ADVENTURES IN KHAO YAI Joanna Mitchell, Assistant Leader of Learning, Year 5
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ear 5 enjoyed their Residential Visit in Khao Yai where a night safari, jungle trek, shelter building and a river study were some of the highlights! Upon arrival at Klong Sai Resort, the students took a tour of the grounds before lunch. Afterwards they took part in a variety of outdoor activities, including cycling, team games and swimming. The teachers were impressed at the resilience and determination of our students when cycling, especially up the hill! Night Safari We set off before sunset into the Khao Yai National Park. Upon arrival we were escorted onto a convoy of songthaews, where we started to add our layers; it was cold in Khao Yai! During the safari we had to be very quiet and keep our eyes peeled in order to spot some of the fascinating wildlife‌ Most of us spotted deer, porcupine and even elephants! Jungle Trek The Year 5 students did extremely well to complete the 5km trek through the uneven terrain of the rainforest. We cast our minds back to our bird watching practice from school and were able to spot a
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few different species, some of the classes even spotted the rare horn bill! Others examined tree trunks carefully and captured glimpses of different insects, including some unusual spiders. Bat Cave On Tuesday evening before sunset, we travelled by bus to the bat cave. We waited patiently for what ended up being a truly magnificent experience. At first several birds of prey circled the caves in anticipation of their next feast. Then as the sun was setting, the bats descended from their cave in a furious wave across the sky. It was fantastic to see millions upon millions of bats soaring through the sky making their journey into the night. Tree Planting and Shelter Building The next morning, we met the rangers where we were taken to the tree planting spot. It was amazing to think that these trees will contribute to the health of our planet and will still be standing in hundreds