UKSA Sailing trip update 3rd October - 7th October 2016

Monday
We arrived at the UKSA, in the Isle of Wight, at around 2:30pm and had a tour of the centre. Once the pupils had settled into their rooms they took part in a selection of problem solving activities.
 

After dinner, the group then took part in some pool games. This included some relay races, a jumping competition and water polo; a great way to finish the first day.

Tuesday
In the morning we went keel boating and the pupils all had a go at steering the boat and controlling the main sail. The windy conditions meant that their sailing skills were tested and they all did an amazing job.

The afternoon activity was stand up paddle boarding (SUP). This was so much fun because everyone was trying to push others in or avoid getting pushed in. Mr Morris definitely spent the most time in the water! The activity finished with some jumping in.

 

 

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Ski Tour, Salbaach 2016

It feels like such a long time since the skiing trip in Saalbach, at the start of the year.

Here is a short video that captures all the fun we had on the trip.
Enjoy!

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BBL Final 2016

 

Yesterday, we went on our annual trip to watch the British basketball league final at The Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham. 12 pupils went to watch last year’s winners, the Newcastle Eagles, take on Leicester Riders.

The Eagles eventually won, fighting back in the final quarter, after trailing most of the game. The final score was 94-82.

The woman’s game before resulted in the Sheffield Hatters dominating the Barking Abbey 79-45.

One of the highlights of the game was Mr Taylor winning the raffle and spending part of the 2^nd half courtside. He even got to step on court to claim his prize in front of 9,000 fans. Check MrMorris’s twitter feed on the right to see the footage.

 

                                               Pictures from the Slam Dunk competiton

 

Pictures from the Men's final