By: Tom Gregory – Housemaster, Brandeston Hall
I am delighted to report the invitation to attend the boarders Bushcraft activity on Sunday was met with a great response. A number of children stayed on Saturday night, enjoying tuck, popcorn and a big screen movie. After a good night’s sleep, those who boarded and those who who were joining for the morning, began to congregate on the lower terrace, for breakfast.
The pupils fuelled up on a breakfast of bacon and sausage sandwiches, all cooked on a BBQ and eaten outside under a brightening sky. The group of intrepid bushcrafters then headed off to the most south easterly point of the school grounds, near the start of the 5 bridges walk. The plan for the morning was to build dens, produce some nature art and create a nature documentary on the iPads.
The 3 hours came and went in a flash as dens were built, snacks were eaten, dens were built again, haystacks were climbed and nature art was produced. It was a beautifully warm and sunny day, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was great to see a group with such enthusiasm and energy being children and exploring our wonderful environment.
Prizes were awarded for; teamwork and collaboration, perseverance in den building and nature art.
Huge thanks to Mr Loveridge for organising the activities and Padre Clement, whose extra pair of hands were incredibly helpful.
Tom Gregory
