Year three and four pupils from St Cuthbert’s and Glasshouses Primary Schools spent two days and one night at Nell Bank outdoor adventure centre in Ilkley, building dens and learning team skills whilst braving the autumn cold and battling the elements.
Nell Bank is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and provides children with the opportunity to explore the natural world.
The wide open space gives children a chance to build confidence and develop skills outside of the traditional classroom.
The children took part in the very first ‘Residential’ which was also the first outing of this nature for years three and four.
Executive Headteacher, Nicola Thornber said: “It was the very first night away for most children.
“The aim was to help build resilience, team work and independence skills...and have fun!.
“Impressively, there wasn’t a single complaint, and they enjoyed every minute of it.”
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The children had to skillfully build a run for a ball to pass through without it falling off, to complete the task. Photo: Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation
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For many children it was the first night away from home with school. Photo: Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation
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The project was aimed at building resilience in a challenging landscape whilst providing a memorable outdoor experience. Photo: Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation
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Nell Bank Outdoor Adventure Centre is about exploring and understanding the natural world, and that is exactly what the children did. Photo: Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation