D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

Last Day at Mersea – A Fantastic Finish! What an incredible final day at Mersea! The energy, enthusiasm, and determination shown by everyone made it a brilliant way to end an unforgettable trip. Group 1  took on the Vertical Challenge before testing their skills in Archery. From climbing to aiming for the bullseye, everyone showed great perseverance, teamwork, and a willingness to push themselves outside their comfort zones. Meanwhile,  Group 2  enjoyed Archery and the excitement of the Zip Line. There were plenty of smiles, cheers, and moments of bravery as everyone embraced the activities and supported one another throughout the day. As we come to the end of our Mersea adventure, we want to say how proud we are of every single participant. You have shown courage, resilience, kindness, and fantastic teamwork all week. A huge thank you to the staff for their hard work, encouragement, and support in making this trip such a success. Y...

Mersea Residential – Day 2 What an exciting second day we had at Mersea! Group 1 Group 1 started the day with the Adventure Course, where everyone got stuck in, tackling challenges, getting muddy, and ending up very wet! There were lots of laughs as we worked together and pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones. Later, we took part in Coastal Discovery. We explored the shoreline, created our own sea monsters using natural materials we found, and enjoyed a fun scavenger hunt along the coast. To finish the day, everyone came together for a swimming session. It was great fun splashing around, playing games, and enjoying time together in the water. Group 2 Group 2 headed underground for an exciting Caving adventure. We crawled through tunnels, discovered dinosaur "bones," and spotted cave paintings as we explored the dark passages. It was a fantastic challenge that required teamwork and bravery. Afterwards, we took on the Vertical Challenge, testing our climbing skills on the c...