4 Abingdon Prep • January 2024 TRIPS Y4 HIKE THE RIDGEWAY In September, Year 8 went to Swanage, where they looked at coastal landforms. “First, we walked from Durdle Door along the coast to Lulworth Cove. Here, we did fieldwork on sediment size and beach gradient. Next, Swanage Bay where we had an ice cream and a snack before going up to Peveril Point for a talk from the coast watch station. Back at our accommodation we enjoyed historic tales from a professional story-teller. On the second day, we walked to Old Harry Rocks, before going to Studland Bay and then heading back home. It was great fun and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their seaside geography field trip.” Written by Josh YEAR 5 TEAM BUILD AT PGL Year 4 was blessed with glorious weather for our walk along The Ridgeway. The children were in good spirits and everybody enjoyed the fresh air and the chance to chat with friends as well as take in the glorious scenery and geographical features they had been learning about in lessons. After lunch in the sunshine they set off again, and it was pleasing to see pupils supporting each other as legs started to tire towards the end. A great day was had by all. In November, Year 5 went on an action packed residential to PGL Liddington. The pupils got stuck straight in and, over the three days, the rope-based activities proved a real highlight, including: abseiling, climbing, Jacob’s Ladder and the giant swing. They also got to build and ride on a buggy, play aeroball, make dens and tackle an assault course! Needless to say, with all that energy spent on the fantastic activities, they slept very well needing to be woken up on the last morning! Year 5 behaved brilliantly throughout. They supported peers when a task was challenging, they helped out and they all demonstrated resilience. The children were also delighted to see the teachers getting involved too and cheered them on. YEAR 8 GEOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP TO SWANAGE
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