Last week, Year 5 headed off on their residential trip to Dorset. They arrived in Swanage and their first activity was a steam train ride. They then visited Corfe Castle. The history of the castle is similar to Warwick Castle — built at a similar time and for similar reasons, but it was the gruesome stories of death and betrayal that really piqued the boys’ interest.  

The boy headed to camp for the evening and they were very eager to find their tents and figure out who they were going to share with. The day ended with the ever popular toothbrush disco and a record-breaking five hours sleep! 

Thursday was spent completing a range of activities that the boys got thoroughly stuck in to, literally! They started with a mud run in the morning, with some boys so covered we couldn’t always tell who they were! Followed by a range of target sports after lunch which included archery, axe throwing and rifle shooting, which were thoroughly enjoyed by all. 

The final day arrived the boys spent the morning being launched off various obstacles at a water park – the perfect way to wear out a group of 46 Year 5 pupils! The bus journey back to Warwick was a peaceful one.

We hope the memories the boys take home from these trips are positive and the bonds that grow between peers are the start of a lifetime of friendships. A huge thank you to all the staff who accompanied the trip.