Para Tab 10 Challenge

 This has been running for the Year 11 class at Riversides a number of years.

The pupils crazy enough to put themselves forward for the endeavour are subject to a demanding physical test. They carry 20kg of weight in a rucksack and are dropped off 10 miles from school at the start of the day. They then make their way across a pre-determined route (this year they walked from Malvern) back to school to be greeted by a hearty cheer by the rest of the school on their return.

This is a worthy challenge, set to highlight the importance of fortitude and mental toughness. It also instils camaraderie and a huge sense of achievement within the participants.

Team Building

 Year 10 and 11 met up for a challenge on the side of Lower Wyche.

Some of the banks on the old quarry workings are ideal for some activities involving the whole class, using ropes and encouragement to make their way 100 yards up some steep and uneven terrain.

The year 11 boys had set a pretty good time but year 10 were up for the challenge and showing collaboration and determination they stormed to the summit, carrying all the weight.

It was a great show of perseverance from the guys and highlighted a real desire to better themselves and overcome the time set by the older class.

First Sledging of the Season

 Year 6 had the best luck on Wednesday morning. We looked south towards Malvern and there was a dusting of snow (more likely frost!!) on the hill tops.

We had a bit of a re-shuffle and changed venue as the sun seemed to be doing a fine job of melting any of the remaining snow. We ended up parking at Upper Wyche and taking the quick hike up onto the banks of Perseverance Hill.

Hats off to Year 6. It was a brief, enjoyable blast for some of them...but maybe a little more snow was required for a more prolonged session.

Summer Sunrise

 A new display board was added to the Senior corridor in school last week.

It was to commemorate the annual celebration that the school make happen for the pupils.

As close as can be to the Summer Solstice, the school organize a trip to the Worcestershire Beacon.

It starts early (usually arriving at school for 2am!!!) and then they make their way to the west side of the Hills due to it being in the shadow of the oncoming day.

It is a fantastic chance to experience a magical time of year where the pupils can actually be there and engage in the circumstance, which can have a lasting impact on many of the pupils.

Above are a few excerpts and responses from the pupils.