Over 200 pupils in year 8 descended on Aberystwyth University between Monday 20th June and 24th June for the annual residential trip, where half the pupils visited Mon to Wednesday and the remainder Wednesday to Friday.

The three days involved visits to places which help to develop a wider knowledge of environmental issues such as the Ynyslas Nature Reserve and the beach at Borth where the pupils were told about the development of the sand dunes, conservation projects and coastal erosion. Our students also enjoyed “piggy back” races on the beach and leaping in the sand dunes.

The Centre for Alternative Technology and the Rheidol Hydro Electric Centre encouraged discussion concerning ways in which alternative sources of energy can be utilised.

The mixture of educational and social activities is an excellent blend over the three days with a walk to the beach at Aberystwyth on the first night and an opportunity to play games and paddle in the sea being and the final night disco being  one of the trip’s highlights.

The sporting activities also on offer ranged from badminton, running, rock climbing, football, swimming and cricket to Pilates! The pupils entered into the spirit of things with enthusiasm and before their return, awards were given to commemorate the special moments.

Thanks must be extended to Mr Colin Workman for his hard work in organising the trip and to all the teachers who travelled to Aberystwyth to help with this worthwhile educational experience.

For photos of each trip, please click on a link below:

- Trip 1 Monday to Wednesday

- Trip 2 Wednesday to Friday