Year 6 have just returned from their week long field trip to the Dominican Republic. An experience never to be forgotten with ever lasting memories. Staying at Rancho Baiguate in Jarabacoa provided the perfect mountainous backdrop for an array of team building activities, cultural learning, language emersion, environmental studies; and the opportunities to develop further independence and responsible attitudes. Our students were true ambassadors for our school and it was a pleasure to spend a well-deserved week away from home with them. Please read a few comments below from our Year 6 students to get an idea about the experiences encountered and the powerful impact a residential trip can have on a young mind.
The DR was marvelous, magnificent and phenomenal as we went from activity to activity. However, my favourite thing we did was rafting because the rapids would rise up and engulf us in. We were all laughing at the end because it was so much fun.
The highlight of my stay was being there with my class. It brought us closer together and during the final night we gathered around a bonfire where we shared memories of the trip and of our time at Provo Primary School.
My highlight was exploring the town of Jarabacoa because it really showed a different way of life. It was the most interesting thing we did by far. We got to try some traditional ice cream and go shopping for souvenirs. This experience made me realize how lucky I am!
The ropes course and zip line was scary at first. This activity helped me to overcome my fears and I am really proud that I finished all of the obstacles.
I loved how we were able to spend our money in a much less well-off area. It felt good to give back to the community we were visiting.
I loved that we got to see so many beautiful animals. I especially loved the donkeys and made sure that I fed my favourite one; ‘winky’ everyday!
I enjoyed playing in the park with my classmates. We had great laughs running around all the obstacle courses.
My strongest memory will always be the horse-back riding. We were going super-fast and I won the race within the group I was placed. I will treasure the time spent in the DR.
I can’t put it any clearer than that! We want to say a massive thank you to Mrs. Yorka, Mrs. Betty and Mr. Anthony for accompanying us and helping us make the most of our time when away from home.
