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Grafham Water

Children in year 6 enjoy a residential trip to Grafham Water as a celebration of their time at Almond Hill and for a fun way to make lasting memories with their friends before moving on to secondary school. 

https://www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk/

Objectives: To try new activities, to develop teamwork, build self-esteem, conquer fears and develop independence.

Activities may include: 

  • Sailing in fun boats
  • High ropes
  • Mountain biking
  • Stand up paddle boards
  • Climbing Wall
  • Grafham Challenge
  • plus lots more!

We will post updates on this page regarding payment schedules, kits lists and other key information. 

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Grafham Water 2025 

Last weekend, our Year 6 children enjoyed an amazing residential at Grafham. Many described it as “the best time of my life” and said it was something they’d never forget!

Throughout the trip, the children embraced new experiences, pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones and showed fantastic teamwork, all while having an enormous amount of fun. The staff who went would like to praise the children for their positive attitude and exemplary behaviour! Miss Simmons and the rest of the staff couldn’t have been prouder (although that didn’t stop them from getting soaked during the Grafham challenge!).

All in all, it was a brilliant weekend spent with an amazing group of children. Parents, you should be very proud!

I’m sure parents will join me in thanking the staff members who gave up their weekend to accompany the children and helped to ensure lasting memories were made!

Pupil Voice

Adam - I personally enjoyed Grafham very much particularly the bike ride around the lake. I also very much enjoyed the Kayaking and the canoeing. The food wasn't bad and I didn't starve! It was fun to share a room with my friends and all in all I really enjoyed Grafham.

Stanley - I think it was really fun especially the raft building. It was really hard and challenging but in the end, when we were on the water with it, it was really fun. This was my favourite bit. I also liked the climbing wall and I got all the way to the top. I would like to go to Grafham again!

Kailie - The bike riding was hard but once you get going it got easier and I enjoyed it. The wall climb was probably my favourite thing and I almost got to the top. Being in the rooms with friends was fun but the boys were upstairs and it sounded like they were jumping up and down and stopping us from sleeping! If I could, I would want to go back and do it again - I loved it.

Jax - I enjoyed Grafham. It was 10 out of 10. I liked the mountain biking best because it was relaxing! I liked Kayaking on the lake. We all had our own and it was really fun.

Kit List 

GRAFHAM KIT LIST

Please make sure all items are named

  • PACKED LUNCH FOR FRIDAY
  • NAMED WATER BOTTLE
  • A suitcase / holdall that children can carry themselves
  • Waterproof coat / anorak
  • Trousers – 4 pairs jogging bottoms or leggings (not jeans)
  • Warm sweaters / sweatshirt / fleece (4 tops)
  • T-shirts (NO VEST TOPS)
  • Night clothes (plus teddy if they want one)
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  •  2 Swimming costume or Shorts and t-shirt (old ones) to wear under a wet suit

Footwear – Children MUST have:

  • 2 pairs of comfortable footwear - one for every day (Ideally old trainers) and one old pair of rubber soled shoes for wet activities including climbing and also
  • Sliders or shoes/slippers for indoors (indoor shoes are worn at all times in the centre)
  • Sanitary wear for girls
  • Towels (hand, bath)
  • Toiletries (including soap). Toothbrush.  No spray deodorant
  • Cap or warm hat
  • One strong black plastic sack for wet clothes
  • Camera (this must be your child’s own responsibility) – disposable cameras only
  • Pocket money, a maximum of £10.00 in change
  • High factor sun screen
  • No jewellery (although watches can be worn and will be your child’s responsibility)
  • No electronic items (including games, ipods, hairdryers etc.)
  • No mobile phones
  • No food or medication to be carried in child’s suitcase.

Please note that during some of the activities, your child’s clothes are likely to get wet and muddy.  Therefore, they will need at least 1 full change of old clothes per day.  It is also better to send too much warm kit rather than not enough.

THERE IS ZERO NEED TO BRING NICE CLOTHES!

 

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