Residential Fun

A great first day was had by all! Whitemoor Lakes is a modern centre and very well designed for accommodating groups of this age. After the usual settling in and making beds, Year 6 started all the activities, including climbing, circus skills and archery. Evening meal tonight was a delicious chicken dinner which one child described as “banging”. The main meal was followed by a very tasty chocolate cake. Everyone seemed to eat very well and there was very little left!

This evening, the eagerly anticipated disco arrived. Great excitement! When Mr Emery joined the group this afternoon, two girls asked him, “Have you brought your disco clothes?”. The reply was in the negative! Safe to say, many of the children made an effort and got their glad rags on to boogie on down.

While Miss Murfin and the disco guys danced the night away, we also had use of the games room next door, with the TRJS table tennis stars hard at work, together with a pool table, connect four and general chilling out with friends. The WML shop was open and Year 6 enjoyed buying various souvenirs.

After a long and very busy day, the weary heads retired to their dorms, used their posh en-suite facilities and we had lights out at about 9pm. The majority of children have gone to sleep very sensibly. The first night is always tricky for some of us as everything is different and we are away from home. But, well done team Year 6 TRJS for being brave, kind and excelling on day 1. Here’s hoping we get at least a few hours’ sleep!