Writes Laura Scales, Head of Year 3 & 4
Year 4 recently enjoyed a fantastic overnight residential visit to Woodrow High House in Amersham. On arrival, they were given a tour of the site before lunch and some free time. The boys were then split into three groups to complete Low Ropes, Crate Stacking and Team Exercise activities. These challenged them to work together, communicate effectively and support one another as well as develop teamwork, resilience and problem-solving skills.
After our activities, the moment the boys had all been waiting for arrived. They found out who they were sharing a room with! After settling into their rooms and having varying degrees of success with making their beds, they enjoyed dinner together before ending the day with a campfire and hot chocolate. The evening was spent telling silly jokes, singing funny songs and sharing lots of laughter with friends before heading back to their rooms for a good night’s sleep.
The next morning, after an enjoyable breakfast the boys completed their final group activity before coming together for Wacky Races, their last challenge of the visit. This fun-filled activity involved a variety of amusing races and gave everyone the chance to cheer each other on and have a great time together. After lunch, they boarded the coach and headed back to school feeling tired but excited after their adventure.
The residential visit was an enjoyable and memorable experience that helped the Year 4 boys grow in confidence and independence while strengthening their teamwork skills. They returned with lots of happy memories and experiences that will be remembered for years to come.
