Residentials at Gledhow
At Gledhow School, we believe Residential experiences are a crucial element of pupil's time with us. Staying overnight, away from home, with your fellow classmates and teacher, provides invaluable opportunties for learning, team building and adventure. We have led Residentials at Gledhow for over 20 years and cannot wait to continue to develop and expand on our programme of trips. On this page you can find details about our current Year 4, 5 and 6 residentials. We hope you enjoy taking a look.
Year 4 - Grinton Lodge - 1 Night Residential
Pupils in Year 4 take a trip to Grinton Lodge, a magnificient Youth Hostel located just outside the Village of Reeth in the Swale Valley. They begin the trip by visiting Hazel Brow Farm for Geese Herding, SHeep racing and Alpaca feeding. They then take a scenic walk back to the hostel along the Swale Trail which follows the reiver Swale. Back at the hostel, they can enjoy games and then songs and stories by the campfire. In the morning, they take part in orienteering and team games before going home.
Year 5 - Hawes - 2 Night Residential
Year 5s begin their residential experience with an expedition up Inglebrough. The second highest peak in Yorkshire. Once they finish this, they arrive at the youth hostel in Hawes. The second day can involve caving and abseiling amongst other things with the third day an opportunity to explore the Wensleydale Creamery and the Dales Museum. In between times, they have fantastic food at the hostel and even take part in a talent show.
Year 6 - Waddow Hall - 3 Night Residential
Year 6 spend 3 nights away at Waddow Hall in the Autumn term which is an ideal time for them to bond and gel as a Year group before their final year in primary school. There are a wealth of activities for the children to get involved with including archery, zip wiring, crate stacking alongisde some more creative and inventive team building games. All of year 6 go together which creates a unique and safe environment for adventure and learning.
