PUBLISHED 20 June 2023
Year 4 and Year 3 set off to glorious sunshine, in the middle of the June heatwave, as they left for Borwick Hall near Carnforth to start their wonderful residential. Year 4 arrived first, as they get an extra night, to be greeted by the friendly staff at Borwick. After collecting bedding and taking their suitcases to the bedrooms, Year 4 had an afternoon of Archery and Team Challenges which included the Crate Stack and the Leap of Faith.
Year 3 joined Year 4 the next day to another beautiful day in the Cumbrian sunshine. Year 4 had a day on the water, canoeing up Lancaster canal. The pupils spotted canal barges and lots of wildlife including minnows, swans and large dragonflies. Once the Year 3s had settled in, their first activities included a Rocky Ramble where they found fossils amongst the sedimentary rocks. This fitted in delightfully with their Science Rock topic. They also travelled on the water using Bell boats.
After a good night's sleep and an evening activity of Orienteering around the grounds of the old Elizabethan hall, Year 4 and Year 3 completed their last activities before waving goodbye to the staff at Borwick Hall.
All the pupils had an amazing time which helped develop their tenacity, independent thinking, and teamwork skills.
Thank you to all the teachers who attended which included Mrs Briggs, Mr Worthington, Mrs Blinston, Mr Thomas, Mrs Hine, and Mrs Mirza.
Joshua - 'I didn't know I was good at and could map read.'
Harriet - 'My favourite part was the Orienteering. I loved it because we got to go all around the grounds.'
George - 'I learnt to use a map and to know which plants not to touch on our walk.'
Winnie - 'I am not scared of the dark anymore.'
Sienna- 'I enjoyed being with my friends and going on the Bell boats, the walk was good, and we all had a great time!'
Rayyan- 'I really liked the orienteering, the Rocky Ramble, and the overnight stay because we got to explore Borwick Hall.'
Daisy - 'I liked the Rocky Ramble and the Bell boats because we were all together in the sunshine and it was so much fun!'
Finnley - 'I enjoyed Orienteering as I like to explore and find new things.'
William S - 'I learned how limestone was made and loved going on the Bell boats soaking Mr. Worthington!'
Sofia - 'I was happy to be away with all of my friends.'