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ORCHARDS

WHAT TO DO ON

A WEEKEND

FIREPITS
Fire pits – With some warm weather (or any weather apart WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
from rain!) the boys enjoy relaxing around the fire pit, talking
about the week and often enjoying some s’mores. ARE STRUGGLING
SWIMMING
Having an Olympic length pool on campus provides
opportunities during the week to be able to enjoy a
recreational swim. The boys can also try out their skills on
the inflatable assault course!
TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
We organise many trips throughout the year. We are Adi Whatling Sarah Quenault Claire Trainor
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trip.

IN-HOUSE COMPETITIONS
Think you could be king of the pool table, table tennis table or
even the Countdown king? In vertical house groups the boys
organise some in-house competitions throughout the year.
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an important opportunity to relax. The boys love to watch
some sport or a film and we often organise some treats to
accompany.
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