APS News 16

4 January 2017 Abingdon Prep Out and About Drizzly rain and muddy puddles could not dampen the high spirits as Year 4 set off along the Ridgeway. Carrying a change of clothes, pyjamas and a few edible treats, they took on the challenge of a five mile hike with smiles and camaraderie. Three hours later, with slightly damp feet and clothes, we reached the Court Hill Centre to be replenished with a hot bowl of spaghetti bolognese or fish fingers, followed by a delicious apple crumble. As the evening sun appeared, the boys enjoyed exploring the woods and playing football on the lawns. Board games, a bedtime story and then off to bed - we had a long walk ahead of us! The following morning we were blessed with blue skies and sunshine. This made the homeward journey manageable and enjoyable. The views were breathtaking and the boys enjoyed a little bit of history along the way. At about 1pm we reached our destination, White Horse Hill, Uffington. I think that we were all relieved to see our friendly bus drivers waiting to take us home. Trudi Hibberd In September, Year 6 went to Cornbury Park for our Bushcraft trip. Having been put into tribes, they had to build shelters that many chose to sleep under that night. The following days saw boys making traps, fresh water swimming, building fires, being taught survival skills and the art of camouflage. There was ample time for stories, riddles and songs around the campfire and games in the woods. The boys ​loved the freshly made food including beef fajitas, pasta bolognese and a much appreciated full English breakfast on the Friday. All thoroughly enjoyed the trip, despite some poor weather on one of the days. Year 4’s Ridgeway Walk Year 6 Bushcraft