Year 8 Trip to Youlbury Scout Camp

We are excited to share with you the amazing time your children had at Youlbury camp! Over half of the year group joined us for this fantastic adventure, camping under canvas for a night and completing a challenging 5-mile countryside walk from Cheney School to Youlbury and back. Many found the trek demanding, but everyone showed incredible resilience, rising to the challenge admirably.

At Youlbury Camp, the students tried a variety of exciting activities, including Jacob's ladder tower, inclined climbing, archery, and tomahawk throwing - as you can see in the pictures below. In the evenings, the students set up their tents, had fun, and gathered around the campfire for songs and marshmallow toasting. We were treated to Irish, Argentinian, and English folk songs at the campfire. On the Tuesday night we all celebrated Stanley's 13th birthday and on Wednesday, Tiggy's, eating cake and singing 'Happy Birthday'. 

The Youlbury camp experience was a fun adventure and a valuable stepping stone for your children's future school activities and personal growth. This trip has laid an excellent foundation for team building and outdoor skills that will prove invaluable as your children progress through their school years. The challenges they faced and overcame - from sleeping overnight in tents to completing a long countryside walk - have fostered resilience, self-reliance, and teamwork. These skills will serve them well in all aspects of their education and beyond. We're so proud of how your children tackled this adventure and grateful for the opportunity you gave them for this unforgettable experience. 

Looking ahead, this camping trip serves as perfect preparation for future opportunities like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE). The DofE program, which many students pursue in later years, requires similar skills in outdoor expedition, teamwork, and personal challenges. Your children have now experienced what such programs entail, potentially sparking interest and building confidence for these future endeavours. Moreover, the bonds formed during this shared experience will strengthen classroom dynamics and school community spirit. Students often find it easier to collaborate on academic projects and engage in school activities with peers they've connected with during such trips. This improved cohesion will create a more positive and productive learning environment for the entire year group.

Mr Olubodun 

Head of Student Progress Year 8