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What a week Year 5 have had. Not only have they enjoyed taking part in numerous activities from rock climbing, to kayaking, to high-ropes and team building, they have developed skills, which will last a lifetime and serve them so well in the coming years. Fellowship Afloat stands out from other residential trips- from the moment you arrive, you become part of a community into which you are welcomed from the word go. With this, the children really develop a sense of belonging and teamwork, which is a huge boost to their self esteem. How wonderful that we can experience this and set the children up so well so early in the year.

We have no doubt as to how much the children enjoyed themselves; it was obvious from the squeals of delight and happy faces as they took part in each activity. We are really proud of the personal development of every child; even when particularly challenged, they managed to achieve the goals they had set out for themselves!

Of all the activities, our day sailing and eating a picnic on the beach was the highlight. If we had to sum it up in one word, we would probably say it was 'magical'. It was so lovely to watch so many of the children participate in something they had never experienced before- something that required absolutely no technology but brought so much joy!

The children were an absolute credit to all the year 5 parents. They were so well-mannered, independent and organised and such a delight. The year 5 team now look forward even more to an exciting year ahead.