Year 6 Residential - Osmington Bay '25
ARRIVAL UPDATE - We have left Clacket Lane and on our way back to school. Our ETA should be 7.10pm. Some of the children have enjoyed a rest on the journey home. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Traffic Update
Unfortunately, the traffic has provided further delays meaning the driver will need a break due to regulations. As a result, we will be shortly stopping at Clacket Lane services for a 40 minute break. This means we will be delayed further and our arrival time is looking more likely to be 7.15pm.
We will update you again after we depart Clacket Lane.
HOME TIME!
Update at 4.30pm - the delights of Friday traffic are upon us. We have been hit by some delays as traffic builds up and an accident on the M3. We are currently navigating a diversion and have an updated ETA of 5.50pm. We hope to see you then.
Update at 3:15pm - The children will now be due back at school at 5:30pm, all updates will now be on the blog only.
The Year 6's have now left PGL and have an estimated time of arrival back to school of 5:15pm. We will keep you updated of any traffic they may encounter along the way.
Group 2 - For our final activity, we enjoyed climbing. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed climbing the wall.
Group 5 had a great final day exploring and working as a team as they did orienteering, as well as taking on the challenge of reaching the top of the climbing wall during our rock climbing session..
Group 4 finished off their week with a trip to the climbing wall. We had an amazing time and completed challenges as we raced to the top of the wall!
To finish our morning, Group 1 and 3 enjoyed an orienteering session. We used maps, compasses and signs around the site to explore and complete challenges.
Group 3 took on the rock climbing wall this morning. Once climbed to the top a few times, we were given challenges such as climbing with one hand or with our eyes closed!
Group 1 started our last morning of activities with Rock Climbing. Everyone did really well and even completed some additional challenges! Next up is Orienteering.
Groups 2 and 4 - We have started off our day with orienteering. We recapped our map skills and worked together to reach checkpoints around camp.
We have reached the final day!
The children are busy packing and stripping their beds before another busy morning. The children have had a big breakfast to prepare them for climbing and orienteering.
After that, we will enjoy our final meal before boarding the coach for our return journey.
See you all very soon!
One Final Song
We had a fantastic time at the disco and we stood in a circle to celebrate our final song.
For our final evening, we are all dressed up and about to enjoy our time at the disco. We are looking forward to a dance and sing along.
Group 5 had a great time time doing the vertical challenge this afternoon. They showed some great teamwork and team spirit to boost their group to the top platform
Group 1 began our afternoon with Vertical Challenge. We are master belay-ers now!
Group 2 - We have finished the afternoon with vertical challenge. Everyone tried so hard and really enjoyed it.
Group 4 loved the vertical challenge. We were so supportive of each other and showed fantastic teamwork.
To finish the afternoon, groups 1 and 3 enjoyed a round of disc golf. A good afternoon was had by all.
After lunch group 3 tackled the vertical challenge. We faced our fears and raced against each other to reach the top!
Groups 2, 4 and 5 - After lunch, we went to play Disc Golf. We enjoyed working in a team to throw the discs into the baskets, some of us had the help of a breeze but for some this was a disadvantage.
Group 5 taking part in abseiling this morning and facing some of their fears taking on heights
Groups 1,3 and 5 took a trip to the beach for our second activity of the day. We skimmed rocks in the sea and listened to some historic stories about Osmington Bay. We even went on the hunt for some gems and glass stones.
Group 4 had a great time facing their fears on the trapeze! It was so lovely hearing them cheer each other on!
Group 2 - After our beach walk, we faced another challenge of completing the trapeze. Everyone did a great job and were really supportive of each other.
Group 3 started the day climbing and jumping off the trapeze. We showed excellent determination and supporting others.
Group 1 started the day with Trapeze, showing some excellent team spirit and encouraging each other throughout. Everyone pushed themselves and we are all feeling super proud!
Group 2 and Group 4 - We have started the morning with a beach walk. We have been looking for stones and throwing them in the water, played some games and had to make and name a sea monster. Then enjoyed learning about the history of Osmington Bay.
Good morning from everyone here in Sunny Dorset!
The children all slept extremely well and there is much more of a buzz amongst them this morning as their batteries are fully recharged. We have another fun-filled day of trapeze/abseiling and a beach walk in the morning followed by vertical challenge and disc golf in the afternoon.
Plenty of sunshine to enjoy once again (with slightly lower temperatures thankfully) and one last full day of laughs, smiles and memories before we see you all tomorrow.
After our dinner we visited the gift shop where we could spend our money on sweets, treats and souvenirs. For our evening activity we are working as a team to play Cluedo where we explore the site finding clues.
This afternoon we have been working together to try and build the strongest raft. We rolled barrels, tied some knots and splashed around in the beautiful sunshine.
Group 5 showing some amazing courage doing the leap of faith on the trapeze followed by some friendly competition in rifle shooting
Group 3 Abseiling and Rifle Shooting. The helmet gang had an awesome time this morning during our activities. We pretended to be members of MI5 and then soldiers using air rifles.
Group 2 - This morning, we enjoyed rifle shooting and enjoyed playing a game of battleships. Then we all faced abseiling and everyone did a great job of going to the top and trying.
Group 4 had a great morning! First, we took aim with the rifles before showing great communication and teamwork whilst abseiling. We can’t wait for this afternoon’s activities.
Group 1: This morning we had abseiling followed by rifle shooting. We all tried our best and pushed ourselves on the wall, then enjoyed testing our aim on the range and doing our James Bond impressions.
Good morning all! The children woke up somewhat tired after a full on day, but are now fully fuelled after breakfast. This morning, the children will be participating in either abseiling or trapeze and rifle shooting before a big lunch to get them ready for a raft building competition this afternoon.
We will be sure to keep you updated throughout the day with plenty of photos as we enjoy plenty more sunshine on the Dorset coast.
This evening, we took a walk to the beach and enjoyed some free time. After that, we had PGL games where we played some different team games together.
Group 5 enjoying day 2 whilst on sensory trail and giant swing. Taking on new challenges and making memories
Group 3 Sensory Trail and Giant Swing
Group 1 - we had a fab afternoon on Giant Swing and Sensory Trail. We pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones and supported each other brilliantly!
Group 4 had a great time on the sensory trail and then went as high as we could on the giant swing!
Group 2 - This afternoon, we have enjoyed a sensory trail where we had to work as a team. Then we faced our fears with the giant swing.
All settled well last night and all woke up ready for breakfast to prepare us for the day ahead. After a short bus journey down to the harbour, we put on our water gear ready for dragon boating.
Dragon Boating
Tonight, we enjoyed a lovely dinner with an option of fish fingers or chicken. Then we were altogether this evening for Passport to World, which allowed the children to explore the site by solving clues about different countries.
Group 5 had a lovely start to their PGL trip. Testing their bravery on Jacob’s ladder and giving Robin Hood a run for his money in archery
This afternoon we had archery and tried our best at Jacob’s Ladder.
Update : Year 6 have arrived safely at PGL and are ready to start their first activity.
Good Afternoon,
We are making good progress despite a couple of sticky spots on the motorway. Children are refuelled and raring to go as soon as we arrive, with Jacobs Ladder and Archery lined up.
We will update you once we have safely arrived.