Games afternoon at the Dewerstone

Making the most of the sun with a climbing session at the Dewerstone.

Activity week going Climbing

After Sailing on Monday and Kayaking yesterday, the swimmers were climbing today at the Dewerstone.  Lots of sunshine with a gentle breeze to keep the flies away.

Lower VI Climbing at the Dewer Stone

The showers were not as heavy as advertised, and we got a number of climbs done with some challenging themselves with an abseil.
 

Christmas Climbing

Today the climbing club visited the Marjons climbing wall.  Even though only three students came along they had a great time putting the skills they have learnt at school into practice.

Sheep's Tor Climbing

Today we headed for Sheep's Tor for VI Form Climbing. We have a vast mixture of abilities now. Some students are leading at HS 4b whilst others were Top Roping and Bouldering. The weather was fantastic and although it was busy with 2 other groups we managed to work round them and all have a good time.

Marjon's Wall

Wednesday afternoon 6th Form Climbing has started up again and although I was hopeful of an outside climb, the rain forced us into the wall.

Rock & Rapid Adventure Centre Interschool Climbing Competition 2011

Harry on the balancy crux of the Yr 9 - 11 Boys' second route.

Inez on slopers on the Yr 12-13 Girls' route 2.

Sam about to be spat off the powerful Yr 12-13 Boys' route 2.

Nic cruising up the first Yr 9-11 Boys' boulder problem.

Evey on the powerful start of the Yr 9-11 Girls' second boulder problem.

Inez fighting not to cut loose on the Yr 12-13 Girls' second bouldering problem.

After an early start and a long drive Inez B-R, Sam B, Elliot H, Alex M, Harry Mc, Chris M, Matt J, Niclas C and Evey O arrived at the Rock & Rapid Adventure Centre to take part in the annual Interschool Climbing Competition. The competition was split into Yr 9-11 and Yr 12-13 and also into male and female categories. There were three top-rope routes and three bouldering problems for each competitor to attempt, points were gained depending on how far up the route they managed to climb.

Despite a huge effort from everyone we were somewhat outclassed by West Buckland's National Squad climbers so we didn't win, but everyone enjoyed visiting a different wall and trying some new problems.