6th September, 9am. The Sixth Form Common Room is full of chatter and a buzz of excitement as we unite again after the summer holidays – and to start the term off, what better than to take a trip to Thames Young Mariners that afternoon!
“It was an extremely exciting day – everyone got to know each other in a smooth, easy and relaxed environment” (Tamasum)
After a morning of team activities from fashion shows to informal interviews, and a delicious hot lunch, the Sixth Formers and Mr Pearson went to learn some new skills in raft building and systematic thinking. Once our teams had built two rafts, the ten of us paddled across to the other side of the canal – with a couple falling into the icy water on the way!
“The fashion task was definitely my cup of tea; I enjoy fashion very much and this activity was a perfect ice breaker – and brilliant fun!” (Ambar)
After a couple of group games, which greatly encouraged our strategic thinking skills, we trekked back up to the changing rooms in order to get out of our sopping wetsuits and back into dry clothes.
“I thought it was a good way of learning and trying out something new as well as getting to know everyone – after all, its not something you get to do every day!” (Megan)
What a way to start the year – certainly not one we can easily forget!
by Ambar Syed, Lower Sixth