Year 8 Have Fun at Go Ape!

On Wednesday 3 July, Year 8 grabbed their packed lunches, donned their waterproofs and headed to Coventry to experience the Go Ape Tree Top Challenge at Coombe Abbey. Wishing that summer was still with us, but persevering in spite of the rain, the girls took to the tree tops and climbed, jumped and swung from tree to tree.

Some were unphased by the elements, the heights and the physical nature of the challenge, while others found some or all of these tricky. Whatever their perspective, the girls laughed, cheered and screamed their way around three or four loops of varying styles and challenge rating. They came together as a year, supporting one another whether in their friendship group or not. Some overcame their fears, while others helped them.

The day enabled the girls to practice their communication skills as well as challenge themselves in an adventurous environment. As always, they behaved impeccably and I was proud to receive comments from numerous staff from Go Ape about how well behaved, kind and supportive our girls are. They were a credit to themselves, their parents and the school on Wednesday and I hope they all gained something from the experience.

Thanks go to the staff who made the trip possible, overcoming their own fear of heights to join the girls, showcasing what it means to be brave. Thank you all.

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