Gilwell Park - Year 6 Residential Trip

Year 6 pupils returned to school this week following their residential trip to Gilwell Park. Although the weather was not kind, the children had a great time. Here are some of their comments:

"I really enjoyed the experience and would like to do it again." ( Koray 6P )

"It was a safe environment and the Gilwell staff were very friendly." ( Erika 6P )

"It was worthwhile experience. I particularly enjoyed the raft building and 3G swing." ( Evan 6P )

"I enjoyed Gilwell because I conquered my fear of heights." ( Rhazel 6P ) 

"Gilwell helped me develop the school's Christian values such as tenacity, service and tolerance. I was also struck by the diversity of the staff there. I met people from Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico and South Korea." ( Herbie 6P )

" It was good to have the opportunity to engage with my adventurous spirit." ( Lara 6P )

"I would recommend the trip to other pupils as it is full of adventurous fun." ( Micah 6D )

" It was brilliant to escape from everyday life and to do things you don't normally do." ( Lola 6D )

"The activities were enjoyable. I particularly liked the zip wire." ( Kaden 6D )

"The 3G swing was  an exhilarating experience." ( Romeo 6D )

"The accommodation was modern and clean. It was the most memorable school trip I've been on."      ( Rose 6D )

"I made new friends from 6P whom I don't normally talk to." ( Oliver 6D )

The Y6 pupils who didn’t go to Gilwell had 3 days of Forest School activities with Miss Habershon and Mrs Eve, our trained Forest School leaders, taking part in activities including tree climbing and shelter building in Epping Forest.