Report by Ms Maassen, Head of Boarding

On Saturday 6 June, the boarders and several day girls channelled energy from the gorilla kingdom when they attended the high wire ropes course GO APE in Wendover Forest.

All the girls, some hardy parents and a few staff braved the freezing cold and constant rain to swing and climb their way fearlessly through the trees. Dawn McLean described it as the most fun she had experienced in a long time, even though she hurt her knee on one of the zip wires. Becky James (LV) said "Great day, lots of fun, even the rain couldn't spoil it!"

Not to be beaten by the weather, Mrs and Mr Hassall fired up the barbecues and managed to get the group fed. Tired after their exertions, everyone tucked into the burgers and hotdogs provided by Pipers' excellent catering staff. The eating was only disturbed by a run-away dog who grabbed a frozen burger and wolfed it down in three bites! The feast was finished off with kits-kats stuffed into bananas and heated on the grill, a sweet end to a wonderful day.