Derwent Hill 2024-2025
In November 2024, 82 children from across the trust visited Derwent Hill in the beautiful Lake District. A selection of photographs, and a blog detailing our visit, can be found below. All photos, along with some videos, can be viewed by following this link - https://tinyurl.com/bdz4nszk
Derwent Hill Blog
Monday 11th November 2024
Good evening from Derwent Hill. All of the children are settled and in bed. We have had a busy afternoon exploring the locality and the grounds of the centre. Tonight, four group have been on the night walk including an ambush or two whilst the other groups took part in episode 1 of Aim High's Got Talent!! What a talented bunch they were! Tomorrow night's performers have hard act to follow. We are all looking forward to a fun and exciting day tomorrow.
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Good evening. We've all had a fantastic first full day at Derwent Hill. The children are all well and having a great time.
Today, we have had groups out completing hill walks exploring the beautiful Lake District including Fleetwood Pike, Derwent Water and Keswick. The sights were stunning and the children showed great resilience and perseverance. Other groups have visited Honister Pass for a ghyl scramble; spent time orienteering in the grounds; enjoyed canoeing trip across on Derwent Water with a stop off one 'One Tree Island' for a hot chocolate and of course the chance to experience the famous Derwent Hill 'Big Swing'!
Tonight, the remaining groups have completed their night walk, including a chance to see the Northern Lights, whilst we got to enjoy episode 2 of Aim High's Got Talent. What another talented bunch!
The children are now fast asleep ahead of another fantastic day tomorrow.
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Good evening. We’ve had another fantastic day making more unforgettable memories. Once again, the children have risen to the challenge of hill walks, gorge walks, canoeing expeditions, high ropes and the big swing.
Tonight, we have tested the children’s teamwork skills with a range of team challenge activities.
The children are now in bed preparing for tomorrow’s adventures.
Thursday 14th November 2024
Good evening. Our final full day has come to an end and what a great day it’s been! The children are continuing to have a great time exploring the beautiful Lake District which has been even more stunning in the fantastic weather we’re experiencing.
Tonight, the children have enjoyed a movie night watch Paddington 2 or Up! They are now all fast asleep ahead of their final morning of activities.
Friday 15th November 2024
Hello! We have started our journey home with buses full of very happy but also very tired children.
What an amazing week we’ve had! It’s been a privilege to watch the children challenge themselves and grow throughout the week. Through their fantastic attitudes and perseverance, they have been amazing representatives for Aim High, their schools and their families. They have been a pleasure to take away.
During the week, we have taken lots of photos and videos to give you a snapshot of what your children have been up to. These will be uploaded here over the next couple of weeks once the staff feel human again!!