The children have shown incredible determination, courage and perseverance in taking part in all of their activities this week. They are now experts at putting on helmets and harnesses, and it’s been wonderful to see so many of them pushing personal boundaries and stepping outside their comfort zones.
There have been plenty of smiles, teamwork, and encouragement on display, and it’s been fantastic to see the children thriving in a different environment — using excellent communication and listening skills throughout.

The children have been very respectful and have represented Castle superbly over the course of the week.
They’ll be full of stories to share with parents over the weekend!

Children are having a fabulous time and getting stuck in to all the activities from flying down a zip wire, to climbing and problem solving to name but a few! They’re showing great team work and giving each other lots of support and encouragement. They have also enjoyed a campfire sing along and participated in a night walk. All the children have been sleeping well and eating well - pancakes this morning for breakfast before another busy day!

A reasonable first night's sleep with lots of activities to follow up!

Year 5 Stone Farm:
Sleepy children having a good night's sleep = happy teachers.
Another day in Eden with two workshops: Chocology and Darwin's doodles.

First Stone Farm lunch - completed

First Eden project workshop - completed

First compliment for good behaviour from The Eden Project - completed

Year 5 have arrived at The Eden Project.

Following quite a late night, everyone was up early this morning and enjoyed a delicious breakfast before heading onto the coach for the day at The Eden Project. Everyone enjoyed an amazing falconry display last night. 

If you have any health concerns about your child over the Christmas break, and beyond, please look at the Healthier together app or website in the first instance to help with the huge pressure currently on the NHS.

Hampshire Libraries Summer Reading Challenge has started. Children should have brought home a bookmark with with all the details but all the information can be found on their website using the following link:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/kids-zone