The death swing has been in full flow this morning aswel as last minute packing and sad faces as our time here came to an end. Group 4 with Ms McQuillin. Just had an amazing experience on the death swing .i climbed up the ladders ,which were scary, then got tied up and jumped off . and cleaning all the mucky kit ready for the journey home. Just had an amazing experience on the death swing .i climbed up the ladders ,which were scary, then got tied up and jumped off . Most of us slept really well on our first night and we were eager to get started with the activities. Lots of things have happened to us today at Derwent Hill. Toggle to pause and play the slide.

Day Five - We're heading home!

Anyone go when you were a youngin? Me and Tyler have really enjoyed coming to derwent hill. 0191 500 5954. We've been canoeing, gorge walking, hill walking, death swing swinging, orienteering and lots more. including chocolate cake eating.

Get link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Other Apps; Well it is our final evening here at Derwent Hill and what a fantastic day we have all had. Great fun was has by all. Included a walk to Gold Scope mine and then up and over Kitten Bells mountain. Group 4 - Roddy's Rockets - 'Death Swing low ropes Harrison's Heroes. Orienteering was also on offer as well as the High ropes, and the infamous Death swing! Derwent Hill provide excellent waterproofs, walking boots and rucksacks. Everyone has completed a very long, tough hill walk which has required maximum effort and excellent team work. Mrs Norton's group had fun learning more about the Derwent Hill grounds during orienteering - and enjoying the glorious sunshine - this morning. I was so impressed by their team spirit, compassion and positivity. We had a fire alarm at half seven in the morning :(. This afternoon we completed the famous 'Death swing'. Day 4 at Derwent Hill. Mrs Norton's group began the day on Derwent Water in the canoes. Saturday Today was AWESOME!

After another excellent night's sleep and a big breakfast the children split into groups to take part in our final activities of the week. Messages from Year 5 Hi mum love you loads having a real good time miss you lots . After lunch everyone had the chance to try the famous 'Death Swing' before another round on the low ropes course. The tasks involved lots of teamwork and persistence, as you will see. So exciting Lost property distributed at the end of the week. The death swing was awesome but gave us butterfly's, we have both been mountain walking all day. Today was a tiring day! 'Death Swing' and low ropes course this morning and rock climbing this afternoon. For some it was very scary but with lots of encouragement from the rest of the group, we all managed to do it. Mrs Fenwick and Group 4 went off to climb Waller Crag on a short hill walk while Group 2 tackled the Big Swing (aka The Death Swing) and low ropes course with Miss Kirby. Day 4. Today has been another exciting day at Derwent Hill, full of adventure and overcoming plenty of challenges such as the 'canoe hair wash!' Day 4 A day of getting really wet and having so much fun! Team 4 - Team Dan, had a fantastic time Gorge Walking and getting their tomato suits washed under a waterfall and orienteering in the grounds of Derwent Hill in the afternoon. The Big Swing . Where's Wally. Group 2 and 3 had the challenge of Gorge Walking, Canoeing and the high ropes. Photos to follow.

St Mary's Derwent Hill November 2014 Friday, 28 November 2014. Up bright and early (5am) we all did ourselves proud by scoring at least a 7 during room inspection. Derwent Hills campsite is designed primarily for group use and can be booked on an exclusive basis. Team 2 conquered the death swing and low ropes course. Goodbye Derwent Hill. We used maps to find markers around the grounds. Derwent Hill 2010 Night Walk Night Lines Cat Bells Canoe High Wires Low Ropes Death Swing Gorge Scramble Aim High Academy Trust - Big Swing. Well we are about to have our final activities. A fun filled day today. Watch popular content from the following creators: (@carlyjane1984), Lambton StreetZ(@lambtonstreetz), Turtles (@deez2bignutz), Emily! Finkle's Twinklers Day 4. Mrs Bailey's group began their day climbing to the top of Walla Crag where the views were breathtaking. Day 2 Gorge scramble and canoeing; Duffy's Dynamos do Orienteering! Evening activities Night walk Team Challenge Quiz/Free time Movie/Disco . After we all went for our lunch, we went down to lake to do some canoeing.

Derwent Hill Blog 2017 Derwent Hill photographs Get link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Other Apps; June 09, 2017 The photos are all now sorted from the trip which can be seen below. Team Destiny Day 5. We all worked together as a team getting people to the top of the tree and then unhooking them once they were back down. Mrs Norton's group went on the death swing everyone was so brave and made the staff very proud. Task Even Miss Cullen had a go! Memories to be savoured! Love from maddie xxx. The Terriffic Ten Group 1are going for a walk in Whinlatter Forrest. Whilst groups 2, 3 and 4 took part in orienteering activities, group 1 took on the Death Swing. On the June newsletter there is a full write up and photos collage. After a stormy night we weren't sure what to expect from the weather but we have been pleasantly surprised Lots of sunshine today made the activities even more enjoyable. The Big Swing also known as The DEATH SWING. On the night we did nightline together Tyler ended up hugging a tree. On day 2 we went gorge walking we got absolutely drenched. Team 5 - Gummy Bears, all climbed up the Death Swing, and Ben was the first off the top, soon followed by Matthew R shouting "I can do it! After a good nights sleep and a good breakfast we were all very excited about canoeing in the lake. St.Marys Derwent Hill September 2016 Sunday, 18 September 2016. Today we became Orienteers. The Big Swing also known as The DEATH SWING. Day 4 at Derwent Hill. However this has not dampened our spirits and Year 5 have had another amazing day. Derwent Hill 2013 Weekend Sunday, 30 June 2013. Showing posts from May, 2018 Show All Our final full day! We've been canoeing, gorge walking, hill walking, death swing swinging, orienteering and lots more. including chocolate cake eating. One thing we can say for certain is that without a doubt the children certainly have made the most of their time at Derwent Hill, theyve all had a great adventure and made some very special memories. Today was AWESOME! Day 4 The DEATH Swing! Some of us even had 2 goes!

Status Not open for further replies. St.Marys Derwent Hill September 2016 Sunday, 18 September 2016. Derwent Hill's private walk-in campsite is a great secluded location for youth groups, DofE expeditions, outdoor clubs & extended families. & canoeing. We started the day with a hearty 2 course breakfast and then split up into our groups. In Derwent Hill there was mine visiting, the death swing, canoeing, gorge scrambling and mountain climbing. We did the death swing too.. Miss Bell was first up of course! Some got much wetter than others! Internet connection; Group 2 name to follow. All well, tired but all having an amazing time. Derwent Hill Team Challenge On Wednesday night we all took part in the Derwent Hill Team Challenge. Everyone has had a fantastic time and we have tried so many new things. St.Marys Derwent Hill September 2016 Thursday, 15 September 2016. Where's Wally. Derwent Hill April 2013 Friday, 19 April 2013. What an amazing week! Waterfalls were the order of the day for some of us, using our team skills to lead ourselves and our friends up the top of a waterfall with only a few slips along the way. Day 1. This morning saw us walk up a ghyll, up stream, over boulders and up waterfalls and finally through a tiny tunnel under the road! Derwent Hill Team Challenge. Derwent Hill April 2013 Thursday, 18 April 2013. Discover short videos related to death swing derwent hill on TikTok. It's Paul's birthday! Get link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Other Apps - May 24, 2018 Hi everyone, Well what a day for both groups - a huge adventure for everyone! Friday's Adventures . Day Three Perhaps we spoke too soon about the sunny weather yesterday - it has rained ALL day today! Clothing All clothing needs to be labelled. last few hours visiting mines, orienteering, climbing the big swing. Day 2 Another fantastic day at Derwent Hill. Many personal bests have happened today - very well done Year 5!

Derwent Hill Blog 2018 Posts. It's been non-stop since we arrived on Monday and we've had such an adventure! Everyone did really well! It didn't fail to disappoint but had changed a bit since I was last there. Cracking memories. Another fantastic day at Derwent Hill! The Terriffic Ten Group 1are going for a walk in Whinlatter Forrest. The children have taken part in all activities with enthusiasm and are doing BB proud! Many personal challenges were overcome on the death swing, with only a few screams! Derwent Hill May 2014 Wednesday, 21 May 2014. Today, after a filling breakfast we went on the infamous death swing. Free-time Activities . and warm and better still they are packed in record time. St Mary's Derwent Hill November 2014 Friday, 28 November 2014. After a big breakfast the children will be making the most of the. St Marys Derwent Hill December 2013 Thursday, 12 December 2013. The last morning at Derwent Hill has once more dawned bright. My favourite activity was the death swing because when the instructor (Nigel, my group leader) let go we swung high into the air before being slowed down and helped off the swing by a team mate. Just having our sticky toffee pudding before packing and disco. They still got the death swing? Tonight Mrs Tait if off for a night walk through the woods and Miss Vasey's group are taking part in the team challenge in the house. Hi mum, Love you loads I am having an awesome time miss you soo much went on the death swing( big swing ) yesterday, and today walked a mountain. We've all had a fab day in our groups. Some of us climbed Catbells and Kittenbells taking in the beautiful scenery and travelled back on the ferry stopping off at a sweet shop on the way! After we arrived in Derwent hill we all unpacked our suitcases, made our beds and met our instructor for the week. We are lucky to have fabulous chefs here at Derwent Hill, and burgers, chips and salad were demolished all round. I was in Keswick not long ago so thought I'd have an uninvited dodge in. Team 1 took canoes out onto Derwent Water and completed challenges such as 'Finding Nemo'. Day 3 Duffy's Dynamos. Year 5 arrived safely at Derwent Hill on Tuesday and, after a quick bite to eat, were split into three teams to complete a range of exciting activities. Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING Durham DH4 4EE. Derwent Hill 2012 Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Miss Vasey went fell walking for the day Mrs Tait went gorge walking and then to the low ropes and then the DEATH swing. We filled our tummies with a packed lunch and our group ( group 6, Miss Wadge and Miss Beston's group) went down to the marina and jumped in! St Mary's Derwent Hill November 2014 Wednesday, 26 November 2014. Then after lunch, we faced the dreaded 'death swing'.

and canoeing on Derwent lake whilst others conquered the all day walk and the mighty death swing! It took us a while to carry all 4 of the canoes to the banks of the water! Friday's Adventures Well we are about to have our final activities. (@emilythebop_xx), Sbeve(@sloshh), Blythers(@amandablythers), Zilanta(@zilantaa), Gabs xx(@x.gabithompson), 2KgameWallpaper(@2kgamewallpaper), Wow what an amazing day! St Marys Derwent Hill December 2013 Thursday, 12 December 2013. After putting on our life jackets, we set off for the nearby marina. Derwent Hill May 2014 Tuesday, 20 May 2014. Photos to follow. Saturday. It can accommodate a maximum of 28 people (including the camping pods). Gorge walking, Low ropes challenge and the death swing! Team Destiny Day 5. St Mary's School Derwent Hill Trip November 2017 Thursday, 9 November 2017. Many personal challenges were overcome on the death swing, with only a few screams! Derwent Hill 2013 Weekend Sunday, 30 June 2013.