Year 7 River Dart Trip 2024

We were blessed with some fantastic weather and got to experience this beautiful part of the country in glorious sunshine.

This year’s Year 7 cohort were amazing – they embraced the challenges and the aims of the week. They tackled every activity with a real sense of fun and were determined to make the most of the opportunities.  Caving in Pridhamsleigh Caves is always a real highlight of the trip and the ‘Cheese Press’ is still being talked about.  The high ropes were again a highlight for many and the climbing on Leigh Tor certainly helped some to conquer their fear of heights, together with the zip wire and cart stacking.  The wet activities are such fun, kayaking, canoeing, raft building and the famous ‘Round Robin’ saw everyone immersed in the chilly waters!

Teamwork, resilience, empathy and perseverance were tested to the max during this week and I am so proud of this year's group, they achieved so much both on a personal level and as a big group. Watching individuals visibly flourish and the year group pulling together as a unit is something very special, and everyone will have fantastic memories to cherish for many years to come.