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Birthday Breakfast and Caving for Group One
Posted on March 28, 2023 | By cdavieswoolsery | 1 response
This morning, we had breakfast and then made our lunches. We then split into two groups. One went caving and the second did archery and orienteering. In the limestone cave, we found stalactites and stalagmites. Everyone showed great determination and resilience and managed to get through all the small gaps and even sat in part […]
The day with all the birthdays
Posted on March 28, 2023 | By cdavieswoolsery | 13 responses
Good morning from Pixies Holt. Everybody slept well and we are full of energy for the day ahead. We’re all looking forward to lunchtime and 4 birthday cakes 🎂!!
Dinner time and night walk
Posted on March 27, 2023 | By cdavieswoolsery | 1 response
For dinner, we had as much pasta and bolognaise as we could eat, followed by homemade raspberry sponge cake and raspberry ripple ice cream. We then found our torches and headed out for our night walk. We followed the river and navigated our way to a clearing where we switched off our torches and enjoyed […]
Moorland and woodland walk
Posted on March 27, 2023 | By cdavieswoolsery | 2 responses
This afternoon, we walked up and up and up into the woods. We learnt about deciduous and coniferous trees, as well as different moss and lichens. Some us were brave and tasted some gorse whilst others lost their shoes/boots in the bogs. All were recovered. We climbed a tor with stunning views […]
We’ve arrived
Posted on March 27, 2023 | By cdavieswoolsery | 8 responses
We arrived safely just after 11am. After a tour of Pixies Holt we went to our rooms and tried to make our beds!! We’re now enjoying our lunch before our afternoon hike.
See you soon 🙂
Posted on July 7, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery
After a McDonald’s we have just left Bristol. Some big hugs from the children are on the way 🙂
Legoland
Posted on July 7, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery
The children all had a brilliant time at Legoland. Sorry for only a few photo but we were having to much fun. We are now homeward bound with 16 very tired children.
Morning!
Posted on July 7, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery | 3 responses
What a very tired bunch of children we have this morning. A very good night sleep had by all. Filling ourselves up now before Legoland 🙂
Day 2 Part 2
Posted on July 6, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery | 4 responses
What an amazing day we have had. After our boat cruise we took the bus to Downing Street. We were supposed to have a photo outside number 10 but due to the circumstances we could not but got as close as we good. We then walked down to Horse Guards. Made our way over to […]
Secret Mission!!!
Posted on July 6, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery | 5 responses
Well the secret mission did not happen unfortunately. You can probably guess why!!! This was as far as we got thanks to the nice police officer.
Day 2 Part 1
Posted on July 6, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery | 2 responses
What an amazing day we have had so far. First we had a look around Parliament which you can imagine what the atmosphere is like at the moment. We were very lucky to speak to the MP for Barnstaple. We then went on a very relaxing river boat cruise along the Themes. Now back on […]
Morning!!
Posted on July 6, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery | 2 responses
Morning, we all had a very good night’s sleep. Enjoying a very nice breakfast before the day ahead.
Evening Stroll
Posted on July 5, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery | 2 responses
We had a lovely stroll around Buckingham Palace this evening. Sadly the Queen was not in for us to visit. Children are all now getting ready for bed.
Jungle Cafe
Posted on July 5, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery | 6 responses
What an amazing place for the children to eat. They are all very hungry.
We have arrived!!!
Posted on July 5, 2022 | By leaviswoolsery | 4 responses
Membury Services
Posted on July 5, 2022 | By Mr Cole | 2 responses
We’ve made it as far as Membury Services, so making great time.
Team Trail… final post
Posted on June 17, 2022 | By Mr Cole
Thank you for loaning us your children for the week. It’s been an absolute privilege to see them enjoy the activities and grow in independence over the six days. Sleep well, Year 6! From Mr Cole, Mrs Oyarzabal, Mr Marks, Mrs Appleton, Mrs Barnes and Mrs Kersey Here is the last batch of photos from […]
Body Board
Posted on June 17, 2022 | By Mr Cole
Some photos of this morning’s Body Board session…
…and then this happened!
Posted on June 16, 2022 | By Mr Cole | 1 response
We’d just all settled down for the night when the fire alarm went off. We were so impressed with the children who got up, put a hoodie and shoes on and headed down to our assembly point, just like we practised. They also sat very quietly whilst the Instructors checked everyone was out. We’ll just […]
Presentation Night!
Posted on June 16, 2022 | By Mr Cole | 6 responses
Wow! What a week! Just to recap, we’ve… ●Won Karaoke ●Won Fancy Dress ●2nd in Talent Night …and we’ve also WON the 5-a-side football (Well done WOB FC) … and we’ve WON SUPERTEAM too! And finally, our Award Winners for Joker (kept everyone smiling all week), Bottle (noticed for particular bravery) and Superstar (general all […]