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  1. Grenville October 2025

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    Grenville 2025 –

    Tuesday 7th October

    The children didn’t have a bad first night sleep. After breakfast they split into groups and went off to take part in caving and coasteering. This afternoon some of the groups will swap and others will take part in raft building. Tonight we are expecting tired children and a better nights sleep for all.

    Wednesday 8th October

    Last night the children played football and table tennis and went for a night walk.

    This morning the children who didn’t take part in Coasteering and caving yesterday have done so this morning. Everyone took part and had a really good time. Kayaking has also been enjoyed by all, the weather has been kind and the sun is shining.

    High ropes, climbing and and abseiling to come this afternoon to complete another action packed day.

     

    Thursday 9th October 

    Games, fun and laughter continued at Grenville house last night, the children then had a good nights sleep.

    Today some of the groups have been off kayaking whilst others have been enjoying caving.

    This afternoon there will be more abseiling and problem solving.

    Tomorrow morning the children will be taking part in some indoor climbing, they will have lunch and then head back to school ready to be picked up at the normal home time from the school’s main entrance.

  2. London 2026

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    Monday 20th April:

    After arriving in London safely, the children enjoyed looking around the British Museum and had fun playing a game of tenpin bowling.

    The coach dropped them off at St Paul’s hostel, they had their dinner and then went for a walk along the embankment and across Tower Bridge before heading back to the hostel and settling into their rooms for the night.

    Tuesday 21st April:

    After a well rested nights sleep, the children have had their breakfast and have set off to enjoy the Shrek experience, a London river cruise and a flight on the London Eye. Later this afternoon they will take a walk to Victoria for dinner at Zizzi’s followed by the theatre production Wicked.

    Wednesday 22nd April: 

    The children had a fabulous day yesterday, everyone loved the Shrek experience and thoroughly enjoyed watching Wicked at the theatre! They also got to see Buckingham Palace before heading to Zizzi’s for food.

    This morning they have had breakfast and are boarding the coach as I am typing. We will email everyone later with an update on when they are due to arrive back at school and what time you can pick them up.

  3. Grenville 2023

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    Monday 25th September

    The group safely arrived and explored the hostel and their dormitories. Following their packed lunches, they all set off to enjoy an afternoon filled with orienteering, problem-solving and high ropes in the glorious sunshine.

    Tuesday 26th September

    Everyone is having a great time on their second day at Grenville after a good night’s sleep was had by all. This morning the Year 6s enjoyed caving, raft building and indoor climbing. This afternoon the groups are going to participate in high ropes, indoor climbing and problem solving. They are all having a fun time with some lovely September weather!

    Wednesday 27th September

    Yesterday, in the evening, the children chose to either go on a walk around the harbour, play football or table tennis or engage in some games like Dobble and Uno before bedtime. Following a good sleep, the group were involved in caving, abseiling or orienteering this morning and this afternoon they were off to enjoy the high ropes, abseiling and team building. The weather is still being kind; mainly dry with some light rain but little wind!

    Thursday 28th September

    Good day today and decent weather for our activities.  A very good night’s sleep – think the children are getting tired!
    They have been caving, abseiling, coasteering, indoor climbing and orienteering today.  Looking forward to coming home tomorrow to tell you all about our week.
    Lots of fun had by all!
    Please see the school newsletter of 2/10/23 for photos.

  4. London Residential 2023

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    Wednesday 26 April

    Everyone loved The Lion King last night and after a good sleep they enjoyed their youth hostel breakfast before embarking on their Westminster walking tour. The tour was a great success as they saw the changing of the guard and were fortunate to see the horses and drummers practising beforehand. After that, they wandered through St James’ Park where they spotted parakeets. They have just finished their picnic lunch and were waiting to board the coach at the point of the update.

    Tuesday 25 April

    The children had a lovely morning; following breakfast at the youth hostel they had an exciting tube journey across London to the Shrek Experience which was great fun. After that they soared high on the London Eye and enjoyed the views over the capital city. Following this, they took advantage of the wonderful sunshine and enjoyed their packed lunches in Jubilee Park. Currently they are on their way by tube to the Natural History Museum which will be followed by an Italian feast at Bella Italia. Miss Barrett reports that everyone is having a great time and spirits are high!

    Monday 24 April

    The group arrived safely at Harry Potter Studios and had their lunch before embarking in their tour of the studios. They then explored the Great Hall and a range of sets and costumes which were on display. Everyone was happy and excited. After leaving Harry Potter, they travelled to the youth hostel where they all enjoyed their McDonald’s takeaway and settled down in their rooms for the night.