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PE at Bowles Outdoor Centre

Twenty keen and eager GCSE pupils were taken to Bowles Outdoor Education Centre in Tunbridge Wells on 11th of September.  The purpose of the trip was to give GMS pupils the experience of rock climbing and archery to boost their examination grades.

Rock climbing, the pupils found, was not just about climbing, it was also about how to set the equipment up safely and efficiently. It involved learning how to tie various knots and learning safety calls. Certainly, this gave a new perspective to climbing and what it entails. It was the first time many of the pupils had climbed a rock face; many were apprehensive to begin with, but the kind leaders and motivating teachers helped everyone reach their full potential, leading many to achieve 10/10.

Archery was much harder than it looked. Some pupils understood what to do straight away, others found it a difficult skill to master.  The new skills included how to string and de-string a bow. Again, with the help and support of the leaders and teachers some pupils achieved full marks in this sport.

Although pupils were only assessed in rock climbing and archery, they also participated in other activities that challenged them to face new  but also bond and socialise with new people, they may never have spoken to before. These activities included: the leap of faith, caving, sledging and kayaki?ng.

Amy Tope, said “I enjoyed this trip immensely and although I found it very challenging at times, I pushed myself and overcame all the obstacles that I faced thanks to my classmates’ and teachers’ motivation. I am very thankful to Miss Towe for organising a trip to help us all better our grades and provide us with a high chance of achieving the top grades next year, but would also like to thank Mr Clarke and Mr Batemen for giving up their weekend to come on the trip with us.

Thanks to this trip I have two 10s towards my four 10s that I need to stand a good chance of achieving my target of an A. I loved spending time with my classmates, and after putting my life in their hands I can now trust and rely on them even if we were not friends before the trip.”
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