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The Prep’s
Well-Being Week
Outward Bound in
the Lake District
On 16 September, the Prep 2s went on the Outward Bound trip
to the Lake District National Park. I must admit it really pushed
me to my limits, but it was a trip I will never forget.
The journey was tedious, but when we arrived it was very exciting
and the view was a sight for sore eyes.The activities ranged from
hiking up a waterfall, to a blindfolded obstacle course at night. I
have to say my favourite activity was the ‘jog and dip’ into the lake.
This is where we plunged into Ullswater for five minutes.Trust
me the water was freezing, but we got used to it. I tried jumping
in once without getting my whole body wet, it actually wasn’t so
bad, so I went for it four more times! Another activity was the
expedition, when our group, Bonington, tied two canoes together
to prevent capsizing, and canoed right across the lake to the
campsite. It was lucky that we actually had toilets! We had rationed
meals in packets which weren’t so bad and we put up our own
tents, which did take some time but we got there eventually! There
were lots of other activities consisting of rock climbing, tunnelling
and team building exercises.
This Outward Bound adventure pushed us to our limits and did
help us face our fears, and my fear of tight spaces.This trip will
help us through hard times in life, no matter what they are. It was,
indeed, one to remember.
Origami, which is the latest mindfulness craze, took place in
the Library with Miss Houghton.This involves an element of
concentration and takes your mind off everyday problems.
Simple shapes are very satisfying to do and you ultimately
have something to cherish at the end.
Meanwhile, in Mindfulness Club, which meets every
Thursday at 8am, children practised Mindful Eating.
Pupils engaged their senses by noticing colours, smells,
sounds, texture, and flavours of Skittles and made them last;
appreciating their treat.The menu on offer at lunchtime had
well-being at the heart of it with many healthy dishes full
of delicious fruits and vegetables.
Many took to doing the Morning Mile at the beginning of
the school day or joining in MartinYelverton’s yoga
sessions at the end.
We were treated to a performance of Taizé by the
Senior School’s Chapel Choir.This is a calming set of
songs which include community prayer and periods
of silence in between the singing and allows time for
personal reflection. Everyone learnt how trying
relaxation techniques, doing
things we enjoy or learning
something new can all lead
to a healthy mind and body.
Mrs Sarah Strong
Emma Diebel, 2TP
We held aWell-Being
Week this half-term.
It provided the
opportunity for both
staff and pupils to gain
an overall awareness for
the various aspects of
well-being, including
social, physical, emotional
and environmental.