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Greetings from Abernant on Day two.

The children were up and at them, bright and early this morning! Fuelled by a cooked breakfast and fresh fruit the group headed to the lake for a morning of water-based activities Canoeing and kayaking were the activities, awaiting us, with the prospect of…

Hello from Abernant!

We have arrived safely in a very soggy and wet Wales, but we have jumped straight in and enjoyed two activities! Firstly, we enjoyed getting our bearings and exploring the Abernant Lake Hotel site with orienteering. We had to solve the clues and locate the orienteering…

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Our last full day has been a very busy one. Aldermaston have enjoyed a range of activities today. This morning, both Group 1 and Group 2 had raft building down on Abernant Lake. Fear not, both groups successfully built floating rafts and even took them out for a speedy paddle before…

Super snowy day here in Abernant.

The children braved the cold conditions and enjoyed a full day of outdoor and adventurous activities! 

Day Two in Abernant kicked off with time on the lake canoeing and kayaking after a hearty cooked breakfast! After lunch, both groups enjoyed activities of zip lining and fencing. Following dinner, the children enjoyed evening activities where Group 1 did rifle shooting and Group 2 took on the…

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We have arrived safely at Manor Adventure in Abernant. Aldermaston did not waste anytime getting stuck in; sorting rooms and getting straight on with some fun-filled activities. Group 1 started their residential experience off with a blind trail, whilst Group 2 kicked off with rifle…

ROUND 1: WHAT?

1. What was the food that Mr Strong ate every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Eggs
2. What type of animal was Hermione Granger’s pet, Crookshanks? A cat
3. What did the Grinch try to steal from Whoville? Christmas
4. What stringed instrument does Sophie’s mother play in…

We've had some cracking entries for our Extreme Reading photos - look out for the gallery next week (if you've sent one, please do confirm that you're happy for us to share.) If you fancy taking one of your own over the weekend, please do - there's still time! 

In the meantime, enjoy this…

ROUND 4: WHO?

1. Who turns into Captain Underpants?
2. Who lives in the teapot in Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland?
3. Who tries to persuade the grumpy Grinch to eat green eggs and ham?
4. Who feeds Mr Twit wormy spaghetti?
5. Who looked after Zog whenever he hurt himself?
6. Whose bed did…

ROUND 3: WHERE?

1. Where does Mary Lennox live at the beginning of The Secret Garden? (what country)
2. Where does Matilda go to school?
3. At the start of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, where does Mrs Rabbit tell Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail that they must not go?
4. Where is Moonface’s…

ROUND 2: WHEN?

1. In which month of the year were both Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom born?
2. What time did Cinderella’s magic run out?
3. The White Witch has cast a spell on Narnia which means that it’s always winter, but never when? ……………………..
4. In what academic year does August Pullman…

MONDAY
ROUND 1: WHAT?

1. What was the food that Mr Strong ate every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner?
2. What type of animal was Hermione Granger’s pet, Crookshanks?
3. What did the Grinch try to steal from Whoville?
4. What stringed instrument does Sophie’s mother play in Rooftoppers?
5. …