Lunch completed and a few more rays of sunshine appreciated,
the afternoon challenges began.
Team tech found the groups needing to work together to build
things from over grown Meccano. Low ropes involved strength, agility and
cooperation as each group undertook various challenges. Aeroball soon put the
bounce into the afternoon completion within each group.
Then of course there was the shop, ventured into for the
first time in the morning. Then the money began to burn a hole in pockets again
and so a second visit was required. We are sure you are looking forward to the
children coming home with such high quality merchandise!
Archery followed and each team member wrestled to take control of the bow and arrow. Following Mrs Orton's loss, many wondered how they could even hit the target, but eyes were opened to a new skill and for one child in particular, the discovery that they were deadly with bow in hand!
Throughout the afternoon, each group continued to impress us
with their support and encouragement for each other. So many examples of little
things said and done to help each other were observed by all of us. One of the
great things about coming to Kingswood is the strengths that you see
demonstrated in our children. So many themes that we discuss and explore through
so many aspects of our school life are demonstrated; as they seek to grasp new skills, overcome
nerves and fears and share in the opportunities for self-discovery that these
opportunities bring. We are immensely proud
of all of them. They don’t always
succeed or master the new skill or activity, but they show resilience and
confidence in their abilities, pushing themselves into the unknown and making
the most of the opportunities offered.
As they prepare for sleep tonight, they should be proud of
all they have achieved and shared together. It is days like these that
contribute to the enriched curriculum that St John’s as a school believes so passionately
in.
As for Mr Chivers, his record stands. Sadly Mrs Orton never
got the chance to get behind the wheel. But I suppose there is always tomorrow.
