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• Ingestre Hall - Day 4

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  We had a great day yesterday and it was a chance to showcase all of our new skills we had learnt and discovered about ourselves over the week. 

   

  We had time to still work with tutors and put the finishing touches to our art work and performances and then in the afternoon we shared our work. 

   

  First visiting the art studio, then the drama studio, on to the dance studio and then we finished at the performance stage in music. There were some nerves about performing beforehand, but this quickly turned to excitement and then fulfilment and pride. The lightening, sound, audience and our resilience and professionalism bought the performances to life and it was superb! 

   

  Victory dances, cheers, celebratory hugs all round on the stage. They did it! 

   

  What a great way to celebrate a successful residential with some free time, a trip to the souvenir shop and then the best bit of all- our party/ disco night! We still had plenty of energy after our weeks work and performances to hit the dance floor! 

   

  We have slept well on our final night. Final bits to pack and breakfast this morning. Chance to reflect on the week and then we will be heading back.

• Ingestre Hall - Day 3

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  Hello from Ingestre Hall!

   

  Today has been another busy day of fun, laughter, new experiences and delicious food!

   

  We began our day bright and early so that we could shower and get ready for breakfast and the day ahead: we are now fully into the swing of our daily routines so that life at Ingestre Hall runs smooth like clockwork.

   

  During our first break, we had a breath of fresh air in the morning mist. Together we played football, took a stroll and played hide and seek. We had a full day of lessons, with our teachers, so that we could prepare and rehearse in preparation for our sharing and performances on Thursday.

   

  After tea, we wrapped up warm, grabbed our torches and headed out on our night walk. The clouds hid the stars and the warm lights lit a pathway for us to follow. As we headed further into the grounds, we stood and listened in silence. Darkness filled the air and the Hall became a dark silhouette in the distance. Together, we told stories and imagined we were on an adventure- it was an experience we will never forget!

   

  To get warm and enjoy the last part of the evening, we headed back inside and had ‘free time’ in the main hall and studio.

• Ingestre Hall - Day 2

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  Our day began bright and early at 7:30am as we got ready for breakfast- the best meal of the day! Shortly after, we headed off to our first workshop session with our teachers.

  For our first break, we explored the grounds a little more and raced Mrs Thomas and Miss Cox up (and down) the huge hill. After a quick snack and a drink, we began our second workshop session.

   

  Lunchtime began at 12:30pm, so we headed to lunch and then into the games room for ‘free time’.

   

  During the afternoon, we continued to work within our groups. We then gathered together to share the work that we have produced so far- we were all a little nervous as we haven’t experienced anything like this for a while.

  After tea, we took a short walk to Ingestre Chapel, where Tony shared wonderful stories and artefacts with us as we delved into the historical world of Ingestre Hall and its grounds.

   

  Finally, we managed to squeeze in enough time to watch the England vs Wales game (however, we did have to pause it on BBC iPlayer so that we didn’t miss any of the action). A 3–0 win, a perfect way to end another jam-packed day!