Year 7 Outward Bound
Year 7 Outward Bound Trust Adventure is here!
Join the Outward Bound Adventure
We have joined forces with the Outward Bound Trust and are organizing an incredible week excursion in the Autumn Term to Wales to so that your child can participate in an outdoor learning programme. The trip has proved a great success over many years and we have witnessed amazing transformations in student confidence, collaboration and resilience.
The week will include a range of adventurous activities such as climbing, canoeing, mountain walking and scrambling as well as other outdoor learning opportunities. Your child will be fully supported in the challenges they face by their team of fellow student adventurers, thus forming firm bonds with their peers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to join their year group in a unique experience that will create collective memories, promote strong friendships, and instill a growth mindset
We expect all students to join us is our Year 7 outdoor adventure – to find out more, please watch this video so you can hear about the purpose and benefits of the trip.
Trip dates for 2025
The programme will run over two separate weeks: the week beginning 17 November and the week beginning 1 December. You and your child will be notified which week they have been allocated at a later date along with all the paperwork we’ll need you to complete
Menu
The Dining Hall offers excellent food with several choices at each meal. There is always a vegetarian and halal option, and also second helpings!
Kit list
All specialist equipment (e.g. boots, waterproofs rucksacks etc.) are provided by OB and are of an excellent quality. You do not need to buy anything additional. Please refer to the packing list below for further information.
Timeline of events
We will also send you information via email / letter and request further information from you about your child. We appreciate your support in completing any documentation by the deadlines – this is to ensure the trip runs smoothly and the Outward Bound Centre has all the information they need.
| Event | Date |
| Information on trip and Parent Pay link (payment and medical info) sent out | W/C 1/9 |
| Y7 Launch assembly | W/C 15/9 |
| Trip participation form sent out | W/C 15/9 |
| First payment due | 29/9 |
| Trip participation form AND Parent Pay (medical info) deadline | 29/9 |
| Form Tutors Parents evening | 30/9 |
| Y7 Final Outward Bound Assembly | W/C 3/11 |
| Trip 1 departure | 17/11 |
| Trip 2 departure | 1/12 |
Frequently asked questions
Any other questions?
Please do ask at the parents evening at the end of September or email
OB@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk We are very happy to help!
Costs & Payments Schedule 2025
| Option 1 - 'pay full amount' £420 | Option 2 – 'choose payment amount' – type in £210 | Option 3 – 'pay (1st, 2nd etc) instalment (£105) |
| 1 Instalment – 29th September | Instalment 1 – 29th September | Instalment 1 – 29th September |
| Instalment 2 – 29th October | Instalment 2 – 29th October | |
| Instalment 3 – 29th November | ||
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Instalment 4 – 2nd February |
For students on Pupil Premium the instalments are:
| Option 1 - 'pay full amount’ £105 | Option 2 – 'choose payment amount' – type in £52.50 | Option 3 – 'pay (1st, 2nd etc) instalment (£26.25) |
| 1 Instalment – 29th September | Instalment 1 – 29th September | Instalment 1 – 29th September |
| Instalment 1 – 29th September | Instalment 2 – 29th October | |
| Instalment 3 – 29th November | ||
| Instalment 4 – 2nd February |
Further information
Welcome to your Outward Bound Adventure 2025!