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OSCA
Despite being markedly shorter than usual, the 2019-20 OSCA year was, as ever, still full of action, adventure and, most importantly, fun! Under the dynamic and brilliant new leadership of Mr Rowley and supported by such a generous team of volunteers and Churcher’s staff, all pupils quickly acquired many different skills through an exciting range of OSCA activities; from revamped versions of tried and tested favourites such as the chariots, tsunami tripods and climbing wall, through to brand new activities such as whittling wooden toasting forks, erecting their own tents on expedition and making popcorn on campfires, in upcycled fizzy drinks cans! This year also saw a welcome return for OSCA to the picturesque setting of Stedham campsite, for both Autumn and Spring Term Rother Valley expeditions. Following an approximately 7km walk through the beautiful South Downs countryside, the superb facilities and sheltered position of Stedham certainly came in very handy on the second of these expeditions with the arrival of a rather sudden overnight storm. Although Mr McLearie’s tent was left just a little windswept by morning and the pupils’ sleep was on the odd occasion disturbed by a strong gust or two, ultimately, this additional challenge only appeared to further pupils’ enjoyment of the weekend and their eagerness for Outdoor Survival, Challenge and Adventure. Well done all! Mr D Heath
