The Year 6 pupils at R A Butler Academy in Saffron Walden took part in an action-packed programme of fun activities as they said goodbye to primary school.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Year 6 pupils from R A Butler Academy in Saffron Walden went on an action-packed trip to Bawdsey ManorYear 6 pupils from R A Butler Academy in Saffron Walden went on an action-packed trip to Bawdsey Manor (Image: R A Butler Academy)

The children enjoyed sunny weather on their residential trip to Bawdsey Manor, with high rope challenges, survival skills and trips to the beach. They also took part in the annual water afternoon organised by Sports Lead Mr Smith.

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To mark the end of term, the PTA arranged a fancy dress leavers disco. Children came up with creative costumes including rock, paper, scissors and LEGO figures.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Pupils dressed up as rock, paper, scissors for the fancy dress leavers discoPupils dressed up as rock, paper, scissors for the fancy dress leavers disco (Image: R A Butler Academy)

The children also performed their production, which was a journey through their time at the school, and parents were invited to a leavers' coffee afternoon.

Saffron Walden Reporter: The Year 6 production at R A Butler Academy in Saffron WaldenThe Year 6 production at R A Butler Academy in Saffron Walden (Image: R A Butler Academy)

Headteacher Emma Vincent said: "We are so proud of all these children have achieved in their time with us and we wish them all the very best as they start this new chapter of their lives."