Bolsover Church of England Junior School

Here you can find out information about the Year 5 residential to the Whitehall Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire.

The weekend is designed to provide children with a taste of a wide variety of adventure activities in the hope of arousing new interests, as well as introducing them to open country pursuits.

What Activities will you get up to?

Activities include climbing/abseiling, canoeing, caving, stream scrambling, zip-line/adventure play, orienteering and various team problem-solving exercises (such as shelter building and night line walking). It encourages youngsters to become more independent and self-reliant, as well as working co-operatively and safely within a group.

All activities are supervised by experienced and trained instructors, holding nationally recognised qualifications.

When is the next visit?

Our next visit is 28-30th March.  Deposit letters were sent out in September (please see Mr Backhouse/The Office if you require another).

Try to get them back ASAP to secure your child's place as numbers are limited. 

If you are interested in this truely amazing experience please return your deposit letter as soon as possible as there are a limited number of places. Therefore, it is a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. If you have any queries please see Mr Backhouse.

Further information about the Centre can be found on their website HERE. 

Photographs 2016

Photographs 2014

Photographs 2013

Photographs 2012

Photographs 2011

Check out the photos below to see what the Year 5 and 6's got up to in 2011. If you want to hear a first-hand experience about the weekend then don’t be afraid to ask one of these. Everyone who attended this year had a fantastic experience that will stay with them for many years to come. Check out the new 'comments' section below to see what children your age really thought of the visit

 Year 5 Pupil Comments

Unsure whether Whitehall is the place for you? Want to know what children really thought? Check out the comments below from those children in school who have been to Whitehall before.

"Whitehall is excellent. It is a once in a life time experience that you will definately enjoy. It's worth the money!"

- Libby Caudwell (Year 6)

(More Coming Soon) 

Did you go on the residential to Whitehall with school? What did you enjoy about it? What activities did you get up to? Any funny stories?

Pass your comments/stories on to Mr Backhouse and he will upload them for others to read.