Trewern

17 Mar Trewern

Last Week some students in Year 7 and 8 visited Trewern Outdoor Education Centre in Wales. Unperturbed by the mud, the students conquered mountains, slithered through caves and navigated waterways. Some of the cavers took the extra challenge of the ‘the roof’ and many awards were given by the staff at Trewern as a result. Walkers caught site of the elegant red kite and took in the glorious views of the Brecon Beacons whilst canoers made good pace down the Monmouthshire/Brecon Canal and even managed to catch a glimpse of the sun. On Wednesday, students headed to the Big Pit Mining Museum and guide Stevie entertained students and staff alike with tales of life in the mine.

The food was a constant source of delight. Tuesday’s chicken pie was a culinary triumph, however, the best dinner ever (according to the students) was burger, chips and chocolate pudding!

In the evening, with bellies full students did a variety of activities including orienteering, constructing ‘safety homes’ for eggs to be dropped from 5 metres and the Trewern talent show during which our adventurers sang, danced and beatboxed the stories of the week.

On the final day the Welsh sun shone on us as we walked into Hay-On-Wye to shop at the weekly market and eat ice cream which was ‘much better than England’s ice cream!’ In the afternoon, activity groups learned the skills of archery and bushcraft finishing with the Muddy Puddle challenge in which seven JRCS students successfully jumped the swampy pond. It has been confirmed that this level of success is indeed a world record!!!! The evening campfire rounded off a fantastic week of activities and challenges with songs and marshmallows to celebrate the week that was.

Ms Lynch
Second in SDD