Year 6
Welcome to Year 6
Please see here for the latest Year 6 updates and recent events. All letters for this year group can be found at the link at the bottom of the page.
PGL Day 1
Greetings from our residential trip! We are delighted to share that our first day has been a success; the children have settled in wonderfully and are already embracing the adventure with (extremely high) levels of enthusiasm we have come to expect from them.
From the moment we arrived, the pupils' spirits have been high. They unpacked and organised their dorms, toured the site, got stuck into various sports, as well as their supper, and competed in the evening activity, the Quiz Show. As ever, it has been heartwarming to see everyone supporting each other and celebrating their achievements.
We are incredibly proud of how well the children are adapting and making the most of every moment. Their positive attitudes and resilience are truly commendable. Rest assured, they are safe, happy, and thriving, and we look forward to keeping you updated with more news from our fantastic trip as we get stuck into tomorrow's activities.
PGL Day 1
PGL Day 2
We are excited to update you on the wonderful experiences of our second day of our Liddington PGL!
Our day began with a hearty cooked breakfast that fueled us for a day full of activities. The morning and afternoon saw the children engaging in a range of outdoor challenges, from Giant Swing to Sensory Trail. Watching them conquer their fears and support one another was fantastic, cheering on their peers every step of the way. We have some true tales of inspiration where pupils achieved results far beyond what they initially expected, and we hope to have captured many of these on the daily photo album for you.
Our evening activity, Passport Round the World proved to be as tiring (mentally and physically) as it was fun, leaving us to wind down for the night. The pupils seem far more tired from a day very well spent. Their positive attitudes and newfound confidence are shining through, and they are truly making the most of this incredible experience.
We are looking forward to another exciting day tomorrow and will continue to keep you posted on our adventures.
PGL Day 2
PGL Day 3
Wednesday greetings from Liddington! We are thrilled to share the highlights of our fantastic third day.
It was an action-packed day of activities that I know the children were particularly looking forward to. After the morning debate about which breakfast item was best (was it the hash browns, bacon or, in my opinion, raisin and seed porridge), we were straight into a range of thrilling challenges, including climbing walls, abseiling, zip lines, archery, and fencing. None of these were easy even for our most confident children and I am sure every single child had to embrace a good level of healthy struggle and doubt.
But again, it was truly inspiring to see them conquer fears, encourage one another, and achieve more than they ever thought possible. We had many children adamant that they could do something and then prove to themselves they could: a quarter of a climbing wall turning into a half; freezing when looking over the edge of a zip wire tower turning into hurtling down the wire; arrows flopping sadly from the bow into the ground turning into bullseyes. We can see before our eyes how every win, whether little or big, is strengthening our pupils and it is the biggest pleasure to witness.
We closed the day with a campfire, songs and marshmallows... And some very worn-out children (it's silent in the corridor currently as I write this). It's amazing to think we're ready for our final full day but I'm sure they will make the most of it.
PGL Day 3
PGL Day 4
It's unbelievable to think that Day 4 has been wrapped up. It seems like only this morning we arrived bright-eyed and bushy-tailed but the reality is we are on our fourth night after 10 trips to the dining room, 12 individual activities, 4 evening activities and handfuls of free play sessions. Someone told me today that they have hit their 10,000 steps before every lunchtime and have averaged over 10km of walking per day. Quite incredible when you think about it, and certainly the PGL residential experience we wanted for our children.
Let's call today the Splash Day. Yes, there were some fantastic achievements in problem-solving, Jacob's Ladder and Crate (a special shout-out to Isabelle, Reece and Poppy for reaching number 10, and Jack and Luke for reaching 11), but all eyes were on the lake as every group embarked on their canoes. Or rather after their fun sessions where many of our (crazy) children decided it would be a good idea to jump into the lake for a swim, forgetting that June hasn't brought us the warmth it is meant to. I hope the photos do justice to how much fun they all had.
This evening, the disco and case packing have kept us very busy and entertained in equal measure and following the trend of the week, you could hear a pin drop in the corridor. It's been another fantastic day of discovery and challenge, and we are so proud of each and every one of these remarkable children. I'm sure you are so excited to see them tomorrow (I will send you an email with the ETA once we embark after lunch) and I know they can't wait to see you.
PGL Day 4
