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 immersion, 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 water rafting was incredible and whilst you travel along the river you see the beautiful jungle.” LC
“I recommend the river rafting to the next year 6 class. It was amazing!” BD
“The ranch was phenomenal; and the natural beauty of the DR was breathtaking!” NH
“I would definitely recommend going to the waterfall because it is such a beautiful part of nature.” JS
“I loved the trip, but the rafting was the highlight because it was exciting and nerve wrecking.” JW
“The ropes course gives you adrenaline pumping thrills, while also making you giddy.” ED
“The campfire on the last day brought us altogether and we got to hear everybody’s thoughts.” ZS
“The DR was a trip I will never forget, we had to overcome so many challenges and fears.” JH
“One of the best trips of my life…hanging out with my friends and taking part in thrilling activities was amazing!” SJ
“It was a great experience and it really helped me to be more independent and efficient.” RM
“The highlight of my trip was when the girls and I discovered the horses playing in a lush meadow.” CC
“I enjoyed all the activities in the DR. The water rafting was the highlight. You had to work together as a group in order to make it down a very fast-moving river.” LT
“Water rafting was one of the most thrilling and memorable activities.” AR
“I will always treasure the ranch. It is very appealing and alluring because of the stunning scenery which surrounds it.” CG
“It was scary being the first person on the ropes course. The pranks we played on each other were also good fun!” DT
I can’t put it any clearer than that! We want to say a massive thank you to Mrs. Yorka, Mrs. Betty, Mr. Ingo and Mr. Cesar for accompanying us and helping us make the most of our time when away from home.
Our time in the DR… an experience never to be forgotten, with everlasting memories.
