Further trips

Every autumn, year 8 pupils travel to the Chateau de la Baudonniere in Normandy for a week-long French field trip. They quickly find themselves immersed in French culture and are encouraged to communicate in French wherever possible. The children take part in many activities, including climbing, archery, fencing, iniative exercises, bread-making and the ever popular assault course. Mealtimes allow us to try out french cooking culminating in the great snail-eating challenge!

All of the instructors and teachers work in French and so the children learn to develop their language skills in new and exciting contexts. The only problem with the trip (according to the children) is the fact that it is over so soon!

Each summer, year 5 visit a local outdoors centre based at Blacklands Farm. They camp overnight and take part in a selection of hair-raising activities, from a high-ropes course to zip-wiring. The camp fire in the evening is always popular and a great way to relax with friends. This a great team building experience for all our children and they get to see their teachers in a whole new light!