Residentials

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All of our pupils are offered the chance to take part in a residential visit during Years 3 to 6.  In the past, we have visited Whitehall and Lea Green  amongst others.  Aside from being amazing experiences, residentials are far more than a fun trip away.  From 2023 Y3 and Year 4 will start with a night away at Castletown and work  up to two nights away by the time we are in Year 6!

 

 

We see so many benefits as a result of our residential programme:

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Children develop independence

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Going on a residential trip encourages children to step out of their comfort zone and embrace the world without their parents. For many children, a school trip will be the first time that they are away from their family, which aids social development through creating bonds with their peers and use initiative to problem solve.

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Children improve their confidence and self esteem

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Whilst on a residential, children overcome challenges and achieve things that they did not think possible. This gives them a large confidence boost that they can take into other areas of their life and learning.  We see many benefits because of our residential programme.

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Teacher and pupil relationships improve

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Once outside of the classroom and in an unfamiliar environment, pupils often see teachers in a different light and positive relationships are formed. Teachers getting involved in activities alongside their pupils breaks down barriers of the more formal pupil/teacher relationship. When back in the classroom after the residential, pupils are more engaged with their teachers as they have a new found respect for them.

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Residentials engage and motivate children with differing skills

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Children who can sometimes struggle in a classroom environment are often the ones who come into their own in an outdoor setting. Taking students out of the classroom and into a more interactive environment is an excellent way to engage those students who can find academic work challenging.

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Children make lifelong memories

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Ask many children and the memory that stands out the most from school is a trip away! As proud of we are of our core curriculum teaching, when we ask children about their favourite memories of life at Dove Holes, it’s often memories from a residential that come up!