Royal Russell School Upper Juniors

Residential Trips Year 5

It's a Russellian rite of passage when children climb the stairs from downstairs and enter the upstairs world of Y5. There is a planned change of gear as phrases such as “show some independence” and “make your own sensible decision” become regular utterances in both classes. Research skills, computer assisted learning and the ability to organise workloads and homework commitments all look ahead to the dizzy worlds of Y6 and beyond. As ever, children respond well to the challenges; this is no better illustrated than in the annual autumn residential field trip to Gaveston Hall in the heart of the Sussex countryside. Please see below for further details on Gaveston Hall.

For most children, this is their first experience of being away from home or from the care of a family member. Besides bonding with each other and their new teachers, children have opportunities to show just how organised they can be; and team work, social skills, environmental awareness and pastoral responsibilities amongst each other are brought to the fore.

"These pastoral arrangements are highly effective, fostering pupils’ personal development and academic achievement extremely well. All staff promote the pupils’ self-confidence over a wide range of activities through support, praise and encouragement. Pupils say they are well cared for; they feel appreciated and that this gives them the confidence to turn to an adult should they have a problem". ISI Report 2010

Further Information on Gaveston Hall

Situated in the heart of the secluded Sussex countryside, Gaveston Hall is the perfect place in which to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. Tucked well away from the major highways in the pretty village of Nuthurst, its 100 acres of private woodlands, meadows, lakes and streams offer a peaceful and protected environment.