What an amazing week we have had at Outward Bound in Ullswater and what a beautiful location for our students to start the beginning of their school year.
It’s been full of fun, adventure and amazing learning opportunities for our students after such a tough year of lockdowns and uncertainties.
I am incredibly proud of our students’ achievements this week and the strength they’ve found in themselves and each other when faced with challenges that have pushed them out of their comfort zones.
There have been many moments this week that I’ve witnessed our students facing their fears head on, overcoming them and then empowering their peers and crew leaders to do the same. We are able to climb these ‘mountains’ we face because of the supportive environment around us that is nurtured within crew. Students will bring what they have learnt back into the school environment and continue to become the best version of themselves.
Crew’s finale to the week is a short presentation answering the guiding question, ‘what does it mean to be crew’?
I also want to bring to your attention that after yesterday’s expedition a number of students returned to the centre with ticks which have been dealt with and removed appropriately. As an extra precaution we are sending students home with information leaflets and advising students to check themselves again when they are home. If you have any further worries or concerns please contact NHS 111.
We are hoping to leave the centre at approximately 12pm. I will update you again when we set off with an estimated time of arrival back at XP. Please remember this can change due to traffic so keep an eye out for further arrival updates throughout the day.
Best wishes,
Kate