Activities and Adventures for Year 6 in Arthog

Residential stays allow children to develop greater independence and confidence. For many, a residential trip may be the first time a child has been away from home. This term Year 6 enjoyed a three-day residential trip to Arthog, Wales.

Parents and fellow students could keep up-to-date and follow the adventures of Year 6 from their Arthog Blog by Mr Cothey. Here's a snapshot of just some of the adventures they got up to:

Day 1 - Tuesday

After a three hour journey full of singsong and lots of ‘How long till we get there?’ type questions from a very excited Year 6, we finally arrived at a windy Arthog.

Group activities on site proved excellent for team building: rope balancing, team problem solving and walks to the beach were enjoyed by all.

The salty air whipping off the sea was a bracing start to the trip - coupled with some shell finding, washed-up jellyfish on the beach and sand dune climbing proving great entertainment.

A hearty meal later, with many children opting for seconds of an excellent roast dinner, the students got their kit back on for a night time walk. Stunning views of the lights over Barmouth and a chance encounter with a half-asleep flock of sheep blocking our path were great talking points, prior to a hot chocolate and biscuit before lights out.

Day 2 - Wednesday

Mrs Brown, Mr Palmer, and Mrs Whyton began the ‘Arthog Room Inspection’ process and the students really impressed with their made beds, tidy bags and neatly swept floors (yes Mums and Dads, they really can do it!).

The groups were then divided into Mountaineering and Canoeing for whole-day adventures.

Mountaineers managed to fit in: harnessed rock climbing, scrambling and even a ‘summit bid’ for two groups with an ascent into the clouds! Rock climbers all achieved personal bests and supported each other fantastically on the wall itself and with the walks to and from the rocks.

The canoeists found the going tricky on the windy Mawddach Estuary and, after battling the conditions, ended up wading through the sand and mud as the tide gradually receded. A tough day with a lot of resilience, perseverance and tenacity demonstrated as well as some leadership skills to the fore.

Day 3 - Thursday

Exciting challenges on our second full day enthralled the students and they continued to impress with their enthusiasm towards the activities and each other.

Mrs Whyton and Miss Yates’ groups hiked in the morning and took to the gorge in the afternoon. To begin the day, stunning views awaited the children, who were wowed by the splendour of North Wales’s rocky ridges and lakes.

Mr Palmer, Dr Bradley and Mrs Brown’s groups began with a gorge walk and moved onto canoeing after lunch. Finally, fun challenges on the lake meant the children learnt how to manoeuvre their canoes (cue lots of spinning vessels and facing the wrong direction) and how to work as a team to race and play ball games on the water. Another optional submerge in the lake was breath-taking for those who decided to take the plunge.

As the evening drew to a close, a birthday celebration lifted the spirits and a good sing-song left the children feeling warm and cheery.

You can read the full blog (and see lots more pictures) in the Junior Section of the Parent Portal.

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