Leehurst Swan pupils have residential trip to Magdalen Farm

Last week, Leehurst Swan Year 5 pupils had an overnight stay at Magdalen Farm, a 132-acre organic working farm on the banks of the River Axe where Dorset, Somerset and Devon meet. The children enjoyed a variety of activities which challenged them to work cooperatively within a team and also to help them better understand the countryside and the environment, including:

• Hands on farming – feeding the animals and collecting eggs
• Survival in the wild – den building
• Orienteering – mapping, scavenging and team building challenges
• Low ropes challenges
• River dipping

They also enjoyed exploring the grounds, putting their creative skills to the test and singing around the camp fire, followed by some deliciously toasted marshmallows!

‘So good, I didn't want to leave!’ – Josiah

‘Unforgettable!’ – Lara

‘If only we could have stayed longer…’ – Jack