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Feb 3

Chloe’s and Ayda’s Ullswater trip.

by stfoayear6

After a long 9 hour trip we finally reached our destination. The coaches were nice and welcoming even though we were late.  Overall, through the whole trip, we enjoyed every bit. It challenged us loads, but what we enjoyed most was Gorge Walking, since it challenged us and bonded us we didn’t think we would. All the dinners were delicious, especially the seconds! We had nature at our fingertips and the sunsets and rises were beautiful.

We think the thing that challenged us the most was mountain climbing, since you had to walk so far, but it was definitely worth it for the views and amazing sunsets on the mountain.  It was scary to be on a trail with no barriers, as it was so high up.  Surprisingly, most of the high hills you saw weren’t mountains!  The view out onto the lake was astonishing.  The water was so clear you could see the floor!

The last day had an amazing end to it –  we all gathered round a campfire and all had roasted marshmallows.  In the norning, we were all so sad to have to say goodbye to our amazin instructors.  They waved goodbye to us as we headed back.  

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Feb 2

Year 6 Residential Trip. By Tymek and Rylan

by stfoayear6

Day 1

After the 9 hour bus trip [which was fun] we arrived where the lovely instructors guided us around the residential. Obviously the trip was tiring so we went to sleep.

Day 2

On Day Two, we woke up and went down for breakfast which included toast beans and more. After we met with are instructor and got packing also had a little tour of the massive building. First was Gorge walking. Lots of fun and water flushing down it was really cold but a life time experience.

Anyway this was amazing I really recommend going you’ll love it.

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Feb 2

Matilde’s Year 6 Ullswater trip 😊

by stfoayear6

My trip to Ullswater was super duper awesome! My favourite activity was Gorge Walking (which is climbing a waterfall). We didn’t like that lunch was the same every day. Sandwich, fruit, crisps and a small dessert  😅. I got to sleep in a dorm room with my friends tough, so that’s good 😀 .

You have fun and learn lots as well, so that’s good. You also have free time, so you can play with your friends – a particularly good game was sock monster! There was also a HUGE game of Manhun, which was really fun as well!

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Feb 1

Killian and Charlie stay at school

by stfoayear6

Killian and Charlie stay at school !™

Before we went in to school we waved the others goodbye as they made their way to the coach to Ullswater on a 8 and half hour journey to Cumbria. When we got in we found a lovely lady called Mrs Beaugeard and asked us to sit down. Charlie sat next to Joshua and Killian sat next Jacob. She took us through to the hallway to the dining room where there are brand new laptops. We logged on and checked the weather in Ullswater and compared it to Norwich (Ullswater was the coldest mainly the whole week). After that, we got started on our papier – Mache model of the Lake District which we did the whole week.  We had to get paper and rip it up and put in the bucket then we had to pour water in it and get our hands in and mash it all up into a ball. After that we poured glue in it and did the same as we did to the water to make it stick all together. After that we had break where we all played football together. It was me and Killian vs Joshua, Jacob and Niko, the score was 3-4 to me and Killian. After that, we played games for the rest of the day WOO HOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Our trip out to town!

So when we came in on Wednesday we got our laptops out and checked the weather, Norwich was warmer the Penrith (again). We got out coats ready and set of, Mrs Beaugeard got to go in her car (lucky). Our first trip was to  the Castle Museum, we got there five minutes early and then we had to wait what felt like an eternity because we wanted to get in and see all the amazing artefacts. We found these quilts that were so cool. Our favourite was the one that had loads of badges on it, it was awesome. After we finished in the Castle Museum we went to pizza express.   Killian didn’t like pizza so he only ate crusts.  The rest of us had pizza and for dessert we all had brownies. Mrs Furness had tiramesou  and Charlie stole 3 quarters of it. After we got back we played games for the whole afternoon again WOO HOOO!

Friday

Today we had Mrs Wallis and it was AWESOME! We checked the weather as usual and Norwich was warmer than Penrith AGAIN!. We did some research on counties and did some art which was awesome, and that was our week.

By Killian and Charlie

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Feb 1

Year 6 Residential – Anais, Olaya and Ellen

by stfoayear6

Day 1

On our residential trip to Ullswater, we first of all got on the coach. It took us 9 hours including stops! Once we arrived, we met our instructors and got shown to our dorms to make our beds. Soon after, we went back down for tea in the dining room. We gobbled down our delicious food before waiting for our practice fire drill at our group’s fire assembly point. After our fire drill we saw our pods and kit rooms. We went back to the centre for lovely, warm hot chocolate!

Day 2

On day 2 we got the morning wakeup call before going down for breakfast and making our beds. Then set off to our first activity. It was different, depending on which group we were in. For Scotts, we did gorge climbing (waterfall climbing) and for Mallory, they did jog and dip. Both activities were really enjoyable but however, quite cold. We had a picnic for lunch before carrying on and heading back to the centre.

Once we got back, we returned our equipment to the kit room then went back to our dorms for free time and showers. After that, we headed down at our allotted times (which was different depending which group you were in) for dinner -which was very delicious- then headed out for our evening activity. The one Scotts did was Orienteering. Orienteering is using maps to find objects. Mallory team did Nightlight. It’s where you hold onto a rope whilst blindfolded and have to find your way around the forest. After, we went back for hot chocolate and bed.

Day 3

We had our usual morning routine and headed off to yet another adventure where Scotts went orienteering whilst mountain climbing whilst orienteering. It was incredibly cold but very enjoyable (especially when we got to lead the rest of the group around). Then, we headed back to the centre. Once we arrived back everyone headed back to their dorms for free time. Finally, we had our usual afternoon of dinner and an afternoon activity where Scott team did star gazing with Mallory before hot chocolate and sleep.

Days 4 and 5

On day 4 we had our usual morning breakfast and did one of our last morning activities which was rowing across the lake it was very very fun but tiring and cold we headed back and warmed up for dinner and our afternoon activity of a fire with Shackleton and Malory then onto day 5 we only managed to fit in one which was jog and dip. There were 5 stages, ankles, knees, hips, armpits and all the way in. If you finished it you could jump off. Then we headed back home (to school and then home).

 

Thanks for reading,

 

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Feb 1

ULLSWATER BLOG by Ferdie.M

by stfoayear6

Ullswater – that trip was astonishing, we had 5 days of fun activities; at the afternoon we would have hot chocolate and when I drank it it was like a taste party in my mouth but on fire.  The first thing we did was a quick tour and then bed and I couldn’t wait for tomorrow.

The first thing we did was we went in our pods and they told us what we were going to do and you won’t believe it – we were gorge walking and that means CLIMBING A WATERFALL!!!. And it was fun there was a lot of team work but that was ok.

Maybe if you can you will visit Ullswater to but trust me you will have the time of your LIFE.

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Feb 1

Trip to Ullswater (By Faith)

by stfoayear6

The thing I loved most was gorge climbing.  Although the water was freezing cold, it really boosted my confidence and now I’m less scared of the things around me.  Unfortunately, we got there late, but we were still able to play a few games.  The thing that stretched me nearly into my panic zone was the mountain climb, but when I got to the top I felt really proud of myself to be able to do it.  Another thing I loved was Orienteering because our team of 3 won and we found 8 stamps. The thing that made me happy was the last school only got 5 and they were Year 8.

The kitchens are really nice to people with a restricted diet or an allergy.  Also, the staff really care about the people who get hurt.  They know what to do in every situation that could possibly happen.

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Feb 1

Staying at school with Jacob

by stfoayear6

Staying at school with Jacob (not going to Ullswater.) Before we went to our class room we had to wave the others good as they we not coming back in a week. Then, we discovered that we had this lovely lady teaching us called Mrs Beaugeard.

After that, we placed our bag down and began our day. Firstly, we chose our seats and went down a corridor to get our laptops for the week. Next, we got to do papier mache. We began to mush up some new paper and then mix in some water. After, Mrs Beaugeard gave us a cardboard box to share upon us. Then we gently grabbed some paper mache and then shaped the map of the Lake District. Since they were wet, we placed it on a drying rack and let it dry for a day.

Next, we had our playtime and played a very small football match. In a couple of minutes, we walked up to the hall and set it up as there was a Mass later on. The rest of the day (up till lunch) we got to play on our laptop. Then it was lunch, we got to play some football again but just not on the field. Our bell rang and it was time to eat. While we were eating it was the most silent lunch in our whole life. Then the last couple of days, we finished our paper mache. (Also we had the best day and got to go to Pizza Hut.)

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Feb 1

Esther Y6 talking about Ullswater voice link thingy!!!!!!!!!

by stfoayear6

 

Miss Mallett interviewed me about ‘mwa bootiful’ trip to Ullswater Centre in the Lake District with Yr 6 so click the link and listen to me talking!!!!!

 

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Feb 1

Ullswater trip. Oliver and Edward Y6

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After 8 long hours on the bus we finally arrived in our Y6 trip AKA Ullswater.   When we went out, there was the biggest mountain I had ever seen!   it looked amazing.  After that we went and climbed a mountain which was called Hellin Fell.  It was absolutely big. We saw ancient rocks. growing and the beautiful views. We did all sorts of activities.

Once the place where you will be was actually the Lord’s house its pretty cool right. For me one of the most annoying activities was jog and dip. It was where we would go to the cold water and finally its over. That’s all. 🙂

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Feb 1

Year 6 Ullswater trip. Oscar and Olivier

by sfoanorwich

When we arrived at Ullswater we got showed our rooms and put our stuff in there. Then we had breakfast and had a British breakfast. After that we when to do our activities. At Ullswater my favourite activity was climbing the mountain because it was my first time ever climbing a mountain. Also, as it was slippery, I enjoyed watching people slip over the ice especially.

When we made it to the top the view was immaculate (you could even see the whole of the Outward Bound Centre from there)! After that, we had lunch and although it was windy it was fun.

The last activity we did was the jogging dip. You could not pay me again to describe how cold the river was it was as if you have just jumped in a river that was located in Antarctica. Would you be able to jump in a river that cold?

When we where leaving, we got our things and packed our bags then we squished ourselves on the coach and had a safe journey back to school.

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Feb 1

TRIP TO ULLSWATER By Marie and Kaja

by stfoayear6

Year Six

Ullswater trip

Our Year Six Ullswater Trip started like this, we all woke up roughly at 3:00am and drove to school (the teachers were already waiting for us with the registers). We waited for the bus for over 30 minutes until we found out we had to go home and wait 2-3 hours until we could go back to school! Finally, when the bus arrived me and my friend (Marie) sat at the mid-front. It took us about 20 minutes to get all settled and after we were nice and comfortable the bus started to go and we started to wave goodbyes to our parents. We took about 3-4 stops for the 7 hours’ drive.

Once we got there, it was already dark and it was raining. We got sent to our instructors for a tour and to get to know each other. After all that we got sent to our dorms (our room) to make our beds, unpack and get to the dining hall for dinner. The food was amazing! After we ate we went to our dorm with the people we were with and put our PJs on and began to go to sleep.

ACTIVITIES

For the activites (we did them in our groups) there were:

* Jog and dip

* Mountain climbing (level 1)

* Gorge walking (level 1)

* Gorge walking (level 2)

* Canoeing

*Speed boating

* Scavenger hunt (at night)

* Night line

* Mountain climbing (level 2)

All these activities contained team work and resilience. They were also REALLY FUN! 

 

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Feb 1

Eli and Amelia Year 6 residential trip to Ullswater! 😎 2021

by stfoayear6

My favourite part of Ullswater was when we all gathered all around a campfire and got wood for the fire while waiting for the marshmallows to come around the circle. Also, doing this activity we got to sing songs, tell stories and sing carols.

 

My favourite part of our trip was when we did the gorge walk (we climbed up a little mountain stream). I liked this activity because it was all about teamwork and skill you didn’t even know you had.

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