The Oakerwood Experience
On Monday 23rd March, Year Six set off for our residential to Oakerwood. We were very excited about the week and although staying away from home for such a long time was something new, we were all looking forward to the adventure.
The week was very busy as we participated in many activities, including low ropes, pizza making, crate stacking, shelter building, high ropes, paint making and nature trails. All of the instructors were incredibly supportive, fun and kind – encouraging us whilst also keeping us entertained. They instructed us clearly, explaining the safest way to do each activity.
It was a fabulous week which we will always remember.
Harriet
High Ropes
We did a fantastic activity call High Ropes. This included the Zipwire, Monkey Climb and Leap of faith which were all simply exhilarating. The zipwire stretched across a huge field and was my personal favourite. The monkey climb involved towering trees which we climbed and the Leap of faith was another fantastic challenge. It was an amazing day and a great start to the week.
Lily
Leap Of Faith
The team did the Leap of Faith on Monday afternoon. The aim was to climb up the very tall post and then to pull yourself up onto the top which was very narrow. Although we had a harness on there was nothing on the platform to hold on to. It was quite scary!
We then had to go to the edge and jump off whilst also trying to grab onto the bar which hung above you. If you could do this you then had to try to do a pull up! Everyone cheered each other as we tried to grab the bar – many of us actually managed to do it! It was an activity which we all enjoyed.
Eva
Paintball
Paintball was a fantastic fun-filled challenge which we all enjoyed. Before we began, the instructors took time to go through the safety checks and explain the rules in a clear way. Then we suited up and got ready to play! Our first activity was called Capture the Bomb. We were in two teams and played against each other – coming up with strategies and a plan to outwit each other. We played this twice and then we prepared for the final round. It was quite difficult because in this round, no one was out so it was a constant battle to try to win! It was great fun, working together as well as charging around with the paintballs!
Theo and Finn
Crate Stacking
At Oakerwood, one of the activity’s was crate stacking. It was very enjoyable It is where two people are clipped together and have to climb onto crates whilst others stack the crates higher and higher. Some of the team also use the ropes to keep the climbers safe. It was a lot of fun and filled with laughter.
Emily
It was a fantastic week and the Year 6 team really worked well together, supporting and encouraging each other. It was a wonderful week during which the children showed resilience, courage, kindness and determination. We all had a lot of fun! I am certain that many core memories were made! The staff thoroughly enjoyed the week and couldn’t be more proud of our Hodnet Year 6 Team.
Miss Darmanin
