On Wednesday 11th June, 35 excited Year 4 children set off for their 3-day residential trip to PGL. The coach journey was full of chatter and energy! When we arrived, we dropped off our bags, had a picnic lunch, and jumped straight into our first activities: Aeroball and the giant swing. Both were a huge hit and definitely set the tone for the trip!
Afterwards, we got settled into our dorms and headed to dinner, which was very much needed after such a busy start! We wrapped up our first day with a campfire and toasted marshmallows, which was the perfect way to wind down.
Thursday was our full day, and after a bit less sleep than we all would’ve liked, we hit the ground running. A big breakfast set us up for a morning of problem solving, where the kids had to work together and really use their teamwork and communication skills. Then came raft building, in the rain! The rafts held up, but since we were soaked anyway, lots of us ended up in the lake for a proper splash.
After a quick change and some lunch, it was on to orienteering and micro scooters. Thankfully, the sun came out and gave us a bit of a boost. By this point, the kids were knackered and begging for bed, but we still had dinner and the PGL tournament ahead. Let’s just say, bedtime was a lot quicker and quieter that night!
Friday morning came around fast. We packed up, had breakfast, and took on our final activities: a sensory challenge (blindfolded, following sounds and using touch to get around the course) and climbing, which was a brilliant way to finish. Then it was time to hop back on the coach, a much quieter journey home!
The children were absolute stars; well behaved, enthusiastic, and willing to give everything a go, even when it pushed them out of their comfort zones. They really did us proud!
