Monday 5th October 2026

We arrived safely at Plas Gwynant at 2:30pm and were greeted by our friendly instructors, who gave us a tour of the site. The children were immediately taken by the breathtaking scenery, and we are all incredibly impressed by the stunning surroundings.

After settling into our dormitories and completing our very first challenge of the trip, making our beds, it was time for dinner. The children enjoyed a choice of pizza or fish, served with chips, sweetcorn and salad, followed by a delicious dessert of Arctic Roll and peaches.

This evening, we headed out on a mountain walk, where the children had the opportunity to pause, be still, and appreciate the beauty of the natural environment around them. It was a wonderful way to begin our adventure together and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

To round off a fantastic first day, everyone enjoyed a comforting hot chocolate before getting ready for bed. The children are settled, happy, and looking forward to a full day of exciting activities tomorrow.

We are very proud of how well everyone has settled in and can't wait to share more updates with you soon.

Tuesday 6th October 2026

After a good night's sleep, everyone was up and ready for a busy day ahead. Breakfast offered plenty of choice, including a range of cereals, hash browns, beans and toast. Before heading out, the children prepared their own packed lunches, making sure they were ready and fuelled for a day of adventure.

Following breakfast, we met with our instructors for a briefing on the day's activities before getting ourselves organised and heading out in the minibuses.

The groups enjoyed a fantastic range of activities throughout the day:

• Blue Group took on a mountain walk, enjoying some spectacular views and challenging themselves along the way.
• Green Group spent the morning at the beach, followed by a well-earned ice cream, before taking part in gorge walking during the afternoon.
• Yellow Group enjoyed abseiling in the morning and tackled the Via Ferrata course in the afternoon.
• Red Group completed the activities in reverse order, taking on Via Ferrata in the morning before experiencing abseiling in the afternoon.

The children have shown great determination, resilience and teamwork throughout the day, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence continue to grow as they take on new challenges.

After returning to the centre, everyone enjoyed a well-deserved dinner of sausage or vegan sausage served with mashed potato, carrots and Yorkshire pudding. Dessert was a delicious chocolate brownie, which proved very popular after an active day outdoors!

This evening, the children took part in a series of mini games and riddles, developing their teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills while having lots of fun together. We then warmed up with hot chocolate, spent some time completing our diaries and reflecting on the day's adventures, before heading off to bed for a well-earned rest.

The children continue to be a credit to themselves and the school. They are having a fantastic time, supporting one another brilliantly and making memories that will last a lifetime. We are looking forward to another exciting day tomorrow and will share more updates soon.

 

Wednesday 7th October 2026

After another good night's sleep, everyone was up and ready for another exciting day of adventure. Breakfast offered a great selection, including a range of cereals, scrambled egg, beans and toast. Once breakfast was finished, the children prepared their packed lunches and got themselves ready for the day ahead.

We then met with our instructors for the daily briefing before preparing our equipment and heading off in the minibuses to our activities.

The groups enjoyed another fantastic day outdoors:

• Blue group and red group spent the morning at the beach, enjoying the fresh sea air and taking in the beautiful surroundings. An ice cream provided a welcome treat before both groups headed off for an afternoon of gorge walking, where they worked together to navigate streams, rocks and waterfalls.
• Green group and yellow group spent the day on the mountain, taking on a challenging walk and enjoying some truly spectacular views across Snowdonia. The children demonstrated resilience, determination and excellent teamwork throughout the day.

After returning to the centre, everyone was more than ready for a well-deserved dinner. The menu included pork or vegan meatballs served with pasta and cheese, followed by sponge cake and custard for dessert.

This evening's activity was photo orienteering, which challenged the children to work together, solve clues and navigate around the site while having lots of fun. It was wonderful to see their communication and teamwork skills continuing to develop.

To finish the day, everyone enjoyed a warming hot chocolate, spent some time completing their diaries and reflecting on the day's experiences, before settling down for a well-earned night's rest.

The children continue to represent the school brilliantly. Their enthusiasm, resilience and support for one another have been a pleasure to see, and they are making the very most of every opportunity. We are looking forward to our final full day of adventures tomorrow and will continue to keep you updated.

Thursday 8th October 2026

After another great night's sleep, everyone was up bright and early for breakfast. The children enjoyed a choice of hash browns, beans, toast and a range of cereals before preparing their packed lunches for the day ahead.

We then met with our instructors to find out what activities were planned for our final full day at Plas Gwynant. Excitement was high as the children set off for another day of adventure and challenge.

The groups had a fantastic day:

• Blue team and green team completed abseiling and Via Ferrata during the morning, showing great courage and determination. In the afternoon, both groups enjoyed canoeing, working together on the water and developing their teamwork skills.
• Red team spent the day on the mountain, taking in the incredible scenery while demonstrating resilience and perseverance throughout their challenge.
• Yellow team enjoyed a morning at the beach, followed by a well-earned ice cream, before taking part in gorge walking during the afternoon.

When all the groups returned to Plas Gwynant, everyone sat down to a delicious dinner of chicken curry or vegetable curry, served with rice and naan bread. Dessert was a choice of chocolate mousse and fruit, which was thoroughly enjoyed after an active day outdoors.

This evening provided an opportunity to reflect on what has been a truly memorable week. The children looked back at photographs of themselves taking part in the various activities, celebrating their achievements and recognising the progress they have made since arriving. It was wonderful to see how much confidence, independence and teamwork they have developed.

The celebrations continued with a disco, where the children had lots of fun dancing and spending time together with their friends. To round off the evening, everyone enjoyed a warming hot chocolate before heading to bed.

As we approach the end of our residential, the children continue to be an absolute credit to themselves, their families and the school. They have embraced every challenge with enthusiasm, supported one another brilliantly and created memories that will last for many years to come. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved this week.