APS News 28

4 September 2021 As we were unable to book a trip away for Year 5, Suzanne and Louise came up with the idea of camping out at school overnight, with a day of activities either side. Aided by gap students Tom and Jacob, former APS pupil Christopher and some of the Year 8s they set up the camp. Activities included a fun Olympics, a treasure hunt and rounders. Dinner was a BBQ and chocolate cake to celebrate Arthur’s birthday, plus time to chillax with their friends. Here are some of their best bits. George: My favourite was the Olympics, we did lots of activities. First the dreaded water balloon catch. On my first go a balloon burst on my head. The water cup course, in this you balanced a cup and walked across a bench and under a camo net. There were many more games. This was my favourite because it teaches you how to act under pressure and be a team member. Later we had a massive water balloon fight. I aimed for Suzanne but missed. It was chaos. People ran screaming with delight or dismay. It was an action packed evening. Xac: My favourite part was sitting around the fire for dinner. Suzanne announced we were going to have an extra surprise. For dinner there was either a tasty hotdog or a delicious burger with a side of yummy salad. I had a burger. When I sat down there was a dancing fire with glowing embers, we all sat around the burning fire, talking and laughing. Later when we had finished my heart was beating out of my chest for the surprise. It was … CAKE! A huge chocolate cake – I was thrilled. Afterwards, we chatted again. It was the best. Dewi: Excitement rushed through my veins as I sprinted down to Josca’s Field to find out who my tent buddies were. I was so nervous and mine were announced after a long time. They were George and Monty. I was so happy. After that we grabbed my tent and started to put it up. It was hard work, our tent was like an army bunker that was being used for war. It was exhausting. Isaac: My favourite part of camp: The Treasure hunt. (It was AMAZING). We were randomly put into groups and I was nervous and excited at the same time. Suzanne explained and then we were off! This was going to take a long time my group agreed, as we looked at the cryptic clues. We kept wandering around our massive playground, out to Pre-Prep to the forest, into Joscas, on the tarmac and the MUSA. Then we looked at the clue again and realised it was in the den building area! We asked for some help and sprinted to the different letters. But before we got the word another group got it and I was sad but happy for them. All in all it was the best part of the camp. Joseph: I loved the rounders match we played. My team won, but my favourite part was when Tom the Gap Student hit the ball into the air and I caught it. I had the best time ever at the campout and it was an amazing end to Year 5. AbingdonPrep Out but In! Year 5’s Big Camp Out