The final countdown - Kingswood the return home

Our final morning sees my group take on the challenge of shelter building, a scenario created to test the team building skills and the imaginative use of a few tyres, rope, poles and tarpaulins. To be honest my group did really well, they exhibited enthusiasm, good listening skills, some epic knot tying skills and the ability to try and try again. The end result wouldn't stand the test of a windy night, but they could stand up in their creation and they were proud of what they had achieved!

For others the challenges of bouldering and fencing rounded off the last of our activities. They learnt new skills and the history of fencing, they learnt to traverse a wall blindfolded and to play a very different version of the game shark attack. A great end to their last activity session.

The last few days have seen all the children learn new skills, enjoy each other's company, get the minimum amount of sleep and demonstrate what a fantastic group of children they are to work with. 

It has been great to share this time with them, although the chance of any of the staff staying awake on the bus on the way back is probably very slim! 

The weekend and a few weeks of awesome rugby follow, but I am sure that Kingswood memories will outlast the lifting of the Webb Ellis trophy!