Year 8 Expedition Club trip to Dartmoor

The 11 members of the Year 8 Expedition Club headed for Dartmoor early on Saturday morning and enjoyed two days walking on the moor. Heavy rain over the last week meant that the moor was very wet and most streams were uncrossable but the rain mainly held off during the two walks and the cloud parted often enough to allow for some good views. The group stayed in a bunkhouse on the site of a Victorian gunpowder factory in the middle of the moor which was atmospheric and comfortable, with a wood burning stove to keep everyone warm. The pupils helped with the cooking, supper was a chicken curry and a full cooked breakfast was enjoyed by all in the morning. The pupils were excellent company throughout and coped very well with the boggy conditions underfoot. 

Gold DofE Practice and Qualifying Expeditions in the Black Mountains

Year 9 Hike

Very well done to the 39 Year 9 pupils who braved the poor forecast and mixed weather conditions to complete a 5 hour circular hike from Llanbedr in the Black Mountains this Sunday.  The walk included a number of summits over 700 meters and despite lots of cloud and some rain there was a chance to enjoy the views and the walk finished in sunshine.  The whole group walked at a really good pace and coped with the conditions admirably. The ground underfoot was very slippery and there were some extremely muddy sections, one of which Mr Davies tested for the group by falling into. Mr Davies would like to thank Mr Moat, Miss Wilson, Mr Brown (Art), Mrs Whishaw and Mr Burton for accompanying the groups and all of the pupils involved for their good company and enthusiasm.

Outdoor Survival Activity for Year 7 in the beautiful Westwood Woods

Year 8 Hike

Well done to the 39 Year 8 pupils who made the most of the gorgeous weather over the weekend to complete an 8 mile hike in the Mendips on Sunday.  The circular walk from Tynings Farm took in the highest point on the Mendips, Beacon Batch, as well as the Iron Age Hill Fort at Dolebury Warren. All of the pupils walked strongly and were good company throughout.