Birmingham pupils enjoy residential trip for just £10

A Birmingham school has hosted a residential overnight trip for 70 of its pupils to Condover Hall in Shropshire, with many pupils going nearly for free thanks to a school initiative.

Pupils at CORE City Academy in Birmingham city centre visited the activity centre for two days, taking part in team-building activities, high ropes, kayaking, archery, abseiling and more. Condover Hall is a Grade I-listed Elizabethan manor where confidence grows, teamwork shines and every day ends with a proud grin.

Set in the Shropshire countryside, Condover Hall gives young people the chance to try new challenges, make new friends and discover what they can do. The school bore much of the cost to make the trip accessible for as many young people as possible, with pupils paying just £50, or only £10 for pupil premium young people.

The trip is part of the school’s enrichment activity, which aims to help make pupils more confident and well-rounded, giving them the opportunity to take part in different outdoor activities they may not otherwise get to do. Raj Mann, executive headteacher at City Academy, said: “These types of experiences are invaluable for so many of our pupils, especially those who might not have these opportunities in their private lives.

“School is so much more than grades and exams, and we’ve already seen our pupils return to school with new friendships and greater confidence.”