Today was our main day, and has really lived up to our expectations. After a hearty breakfast, we divided into two groups. One group learned bushcraft skills (including how to make a fire) and the other group learned how to use a huge zip wire. Half way through the morning, we all swapped over. Well done to everyone with your firelighting skills. One needs to find great kindling before attempting a fire, and so everyone’s eyes were peeled for silver birch. Marshmallows were then roasted by all.
After a warming lunch of jacket potatoes with cheese and beans, plus birthday cake (yummy), we had our best session yet on the climbing ropes. Fantastic work was seen all round, with children all pushing themselves, Kayden, Caleb, Rio and Eden especially, and great collaborative work from children supporting the climbers. That took 100% concentration! We are all so proud of Fressingfield children today. They rose to a massive challenge and did us all proud!
Just before tea, we opened the tuck shop. Mrs Tooley and Ms Perry had learned from our last Hilltop visit, and so managed to make this as painless as possible (for the adults).
We will be celebrating our last evening with a disco, although will keep the ‘quiet room’ open, for anyone who’s not so keen.
