Year 8 Trip to Cornwall
Last week, Year 8 travelled to sunny Newquay in Cornwall. They had a fantastic time on the beach, enjoying late-night swimming, free play, and some relaxed moments together.
They also completed a sunny bike ride into Padstow and spent some time exploring the town. One particular highlight of the week was when they took to the waves for some exhilarating bodyboarding, followed by conquering the zip lines at the Eden Project. However, on Thursday the weather turned for the worse, and they had to think flexibly. Despite the challenges, the morning was spent braving the sea with some thrilling activities. When the rain set in during the afternoon, they sought refuge and fun at the cinema! There was a touch of sadness as the trip drew to a close, but the teachers couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out. Every child was nothing short of amazing – leading by example and taking everything in their stride. Thank you to Mr Hayes for organising this special trip and to the members of staff who accompanied Year 8.
Year 6 Trip to Normandie
Year 6 had a wonderful week at the resplendent Château de Chantereine in Normandie, France. On the first day, they visited Le Treport to see the funicular from 1908 and learn a little local history. They then travelled a little further along the coast to the Cayeux-sur-Mer market and took part in a market mission: pupils had €5 each, browsed the colourful stalls, and put together their own delicious lunch. They also tried ‘crisps of the sea’ (little seaweed leaves that taste like salty crisps) at the stunning Baie de Somme.
They started the next day with a bread-making workshop, resulting in some highly artistic creations! Throughout the workshop, pupils honed both their French speaking and listening skills in order to make their loaves. That afternoon, they made a trip to a dairy farm, where they learned about how the animals are looked after and how the farm operates. The pupils loved meeting the cows and most were brave enough to try their hand at milking, too! A trip to a dairy farm wouldn’t be complete without trying their wares: they were lucky to sample some delicious milk and cheese before heading back to the chateau.
On Thursday, they travelled to the city of Amiens – the capital of the Somme département and home to the largest Gothic cathedral in France. The children were lucky to be able to visit this beautiful and imposing building, which boasts wonderfully intricate stained glass windows. After a quick art history lesson from Madame Levell, the pupils entered respectfully and calmly, eager to see if they could find symbolism in the cathedral’s artwork. They ended their last full day with a ‘discoteque’, showing off their best dance moves!
Throughout the trip, the children demonstrated the NHP habits and their teachers couldn’t be prouder. Thank you to the staff who accompanied the children and particular thanks must go to Madame Levell for organising a truly ‘magnifique‘ trip!
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Year 7 had a blast last week at the beautiful setting of Plas Y Brenin in Wales. They enjoyed lots of different activities, including orienteering, kayaking and mountain walking, which reached its climax with Mr Palmer getting his foot caught in a crag and demanding oxygen at the summit! The fun didn’t stop there and over the next few days, they abseiled from a 10m tower, took part in team building and problem solving on the low ropes course and enjoyed the infamous gorge scrambling. Decked out in full waterproofs and ready for action, they tackled the elements as they moved through the waters, climbed rocks and slid into the plunge pool. Evenings were spent relaxing and playing card games in the common room to unwind before bed.
Thank you to the following staff members for creating such an incredible and memorable experience for the children: Miss Sweeney, Miss Charlotte (who joined us on a day’s notice), and Mr. Jones. They have been amazing at fostering a supportive environment for your children to push themselves and take on new challenges. A huge thank you must also go to Mr Palmer, for organising such a successful and action-packed trip. The children were very lucky to have them there!
Finally, a thank you to the Year 7 pupils for making this a pleasurable experience, pushing themselves to achieve things they thought they couldn’t, and growing as individuals.
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