Year 7 & 8 Camp

Year 7 and 8 pupils recently returned from an adventurous four-day camp in the Peak District, held from 5–8 May. Centered at the Thornbridge Outdoors site, with 55 beautiful acres of countryside, the camp provided an opportunity for pupils to challenge themselves, build friendships, and enjoy the outdoors together.

Throughout the week, pupils took part in a wide variety of adventurous activities. These included mountain biking along the Monsal Trail, canoeing on Combs Reservoir, team problem-solving challenges, volleyball, and the always popular Capture the Flag. Pupils also explored the Peak District on foot, including a memorable 13km hike from Edale up Grindsbrook Clough onto the Kinder Scout ridge, past the Woolpacks and down Jacob’s Ladder — a rewarding physical challenge set amongst some of the area’s most dramatic scenery.

During the evenings, pupils gathered around the campfire to share s’mores and sing camp songs together. Despite the chilly early-May temperatures, the pupils adapted brilliantly, showing great resilience throughout the trip. The fantastic food and beautiful surroundings helped make the experience especially memorable for everyone involved.

A huge thank you goes to the staff who attended and helped lead the camp: Mr Fox, Mr Burden, Mr Seth Fletcher, Mrs Scarlata, and Mrs Eastwood. We are also extremely grateful to the volunteers from the wider Heritage community — parents, former parents, and family members Rachel Bruins, Ruth Bruins, Pete Smye, and Paolo Marozzi — whose support and generosity helped make the trip such a success.

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