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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Pioneer adventure is ending with a whole group activity and awards for teamwork, effort and encouraging others.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Another delicious breakfast to prepare for the last activities at The Pioneer Centre. Year 6 are having a fantastic time.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Lovely afternoon of activities for Year 6 and a fabulous dessert with dinner!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Excellent weather for all at Pioneer so far today. Hopefully it stays dry for the activities this afternoon.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Year 6 are refueled and ready for their first activities of the day. They are hoping to win the Pioneer tokens for teamwork and effort today so they can get a treat from the shop tomorrow.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last activities of the night before bed and hopefully sleep🤞Beautiful skies over the Pioneer Centre this evening!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Year 6 have arrived safely at Pioneer and lots of them are already overcoming fears on their for activity. #proud #TeamIpsley

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We have three very excited and very happy coaches of Team Ipsley graduates setting off from Drayton Manor for their last ever journey to Ipsley! Lots of lovely memories being shared of a fantastic day and four fabulous years together. Coaches should arrive back at approximately 5.45.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We are having such a brilliant day with Year 8 at Drayton Manor that we have been gifted an extra 45 minutes of fun! Unfortunately, the coaches have alerted us they will be later than expected. We are now anticipating getting back to school around 5.30. We will keep you updated here of any changes.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Year 6 are taking part in the first Ipsley World Cup! Who will win? Thanks to Mr Bunn and Mr Evans for organising it all!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Last view animals before heading home! It's been a fantastic day!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Year 5 have arrived at Dudley zoo and looking forward to seeing all of the animals!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Year 6 had a fabulous day exploring Warwick Castle today.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Year 6 have arrived at Warwick Castle and are waiting for the first show! The Mighty Trebuchet!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The KS3 Cricket team won their game against Woodrush! They played brilliantly and showed fantastic sportsmanship and teamwork. We are on their way back to Ipsley now. ETA 5:24pm

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

KS3 Cricket team will be back to Ipsley slightly later than planned. ETA approx 5:30pm

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

What a brilliant two days - Year 8 have done us so proud, demonstrating the very best of Team Ipsley. We are due back at school between 6.15 and 6.30pm. If we have any further updates to our arrival time, we will post them here.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We are having a fascinating day at Chester Zoo, learning all about animals in their different habitats and global conservation!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

After a good night’s rest, we have woken up in Chester to a delicious breakfast and an exciting morning meeting about our day ahead!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

It’s been a brilliant first day of team building, adventure and exploration at the Crocky Trail in Chester - Year 8 have had a fantastic time so far, and are now relaxing after a very busy afternoon of activities!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our pupils have been an absolute credit to our school community. So many members of the public commented on their maturity and manners. Please ask them all about the trip - they have so many stories to tell and they can’t wait to share them with you. Thank you, and au revoir, Team Ipsley!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

And, just like that, Team Ipsley’s French adventure for 2026 comes to a close. What an amazing experience, with so many special memories made together. Beaches, meals, museums, bakeries, markets, snails… we have seen and done it all! Thank you for supporting this incredible opportunity.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our ETA is saying 10.50pm, so pupils will be reunited with their phones in 15 minutes’ time. Please wait outside the school gates. Mr Williams will then explain how you can collect your child, your passport & their luggage. Thank you for being patient as we unload all fifty passengers & luggage!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Team Ipsley has landed in the UK! The SatNav is currently saying we will be back at Ipsley at 11pm. We will update this time on BlueSky if it changes. We will give pupils their phones 30 minutes before we reach home so that they can contact you also. See you soon!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Land ho! Is that England we can see in the distance? Team Ipsley is coming home! When we are back on the coach, we will update our ETA on BlueSky.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The ferry home has been another brilliant experience - delicious free food, a fierce air hockey tournament, shopping sprees… and even a magical vending machine!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

With our last activity completed, it’s time to say au revoir to France! Just one more adventure on the ferry before our journey home in the UK begins…

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our fantastic final stop took us to the Dynamo Museum, where Miss Clements helped to guide us through the story of Dunkirk.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

With links to History, French, Science, Geography, English and Art, pupils drew on their cross-curricular skills and knowledge to delve into this immersive learning experience. Team Ipsley will always remember them.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Pupils and staff looked into the past and learned about the horrors that have taken place before us. It was astounding to learn about what our ancestors endured, and how recently these devastating events took place.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The V2 bunker gave us time to reflect and learn from the past. We were amazed and horrified by the scale of the cruelty we discovered.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I think we need to let Miss Saul know we have a new member of Team Ipsley to bring back home with us!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Time to sample some French snacks and sweets before we tour our first museum of the day - Tagada, madelines and cat’s tongues have gone down a storm!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We are off to begin our very historical final day - au musée, Team Ipsley! Next stop, the WWII V2 bunker.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Bonjour from France! Pupils’ wake up call this morning has been a song from the wonderful Mrs Jilks (mixed reviews), and now it’s time for our final breakfast before we check out of the hotel.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We have had a fantastic second day. From sampling snails to meandering through markets, and from beautiful beaches to a delicious dinner, we have made so many special memories together. Now we are back in the hotel packing our bags ready the excitement of our final day. Goodnight!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

One last trip to the beach before back to the hotel. Some very excited phone calls home being made.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

... and maybe even writing a few special memories to share with special people back at home.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Wow-look at our restaurant, overlooking the beach as the sun begins to set! What a way to bring day two to a close. Pupils are sat sharing their favourite experiences so far on their tables - there are so many to list already!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Maybe we should have waited until after dinner… we’ve been filling up on escargot at the snail farm - three different flavours!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We just about found time for a game of pétanque on the beach before heading off to our next activity - snail farm, here we come!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

So far we’ve had sunshine, rain… and now the windiest beach we have ever visited!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Lunch in the sunshine before we head to the beach as pupils share some of the exciting gifts they’ve bought from the market for friends and families back home… no spoilers!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

With so many stalls, shops and vendors to explore, pupils are rehearsing their French phrases as we approach the market town. Let’s get shopping!

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We wanted to say bonjour to you all back home, so here is our French-Mexican wave! It’s off to our first activity of the day now, where we will be putting our French into practice in a market town.

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Ipsley C of E Middle School @ipsleycrst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Bonjour everyone! We are up, dressed and tucking into breakfast to get ready for our busy day ahead.

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