DAY TRIPS 2021

from The Review: 2021 - 2022

by Wakefield Grammar School Foundation

THE 2022-23 HEAD GIRL TEAM

On Thursday, 16th September, every year group went on a trip to help ease us back into school, encourage teamwork, and strengthen friendships. For me, this day allowed me to reconnect with both my friends and nature without having to worry about rushing to lessons. It also allowed me to have fun with people I hadn’t seen over summer because they live too far away, and it meant I could spend time relaxing and having fun with my friends.

Year 7 went to Yorkshire Wildlife Park: “It was nice to see all the animals and learn a bit about them, meeting new ones and having fun with my friends,” said Annie Earnshaw.

Year 8 visited Harewood House to look around the garden, chapel, and house. Elizabeth Kirk-Smith thought it was, “Fascinating to see the old kitchens and photos taken from when the house was used,” with Lucy Prentice adding that, it was nice to be away from work but with all her friends.

Year 9 spent the day at Tropical World and Roundhay Park. Fleur Hornsby’s favourite part was, “Walking around Roundhay Park with my friends and eating ice cream.”

Year 10 went to Sherwood Pines, where they went on a walk and went on the tree top nets. A Year 10 student enjoyed the trip, saying, “It was nice that it was structured but we also had the freedom to see other people in our year group.”

Year 11 took part in fun and team building activities such as kayaking, climbing, and archery at Peak Underbank Activity Centre, with Tia Stent saying her favourite part was the leap of faith.

Year 12and 13 went to Ripley Castle, participating in activities such as high ropes and escape rooms. Lizzie, from Year 13, particularly enjoyed axe throwing, saying: “I’d never done it before and was excited to try it.”

This day allowed us to spend time with our friends away from a work environment, letting us have some fun and get to know our peers as we settled into a new school year.