Thursday 6 June 2013

Evening 4 update

Not even getting phone calls through tonight so this latest update came by texts. Mrs Maher reports the pupils are still having a ball! I believe the boys however may be about to receive bed-making lessons before retiring for the night!  Mrs Maher said their room inspection was "interesting" - a definite euphemism unless they've improved drastically since Mrs Nicholson left on Tuesday evening!  

Today's events were thoroughly enjoyed by all. The activity on the Jacob's Ladder was a huge success with most making it to the very top level or second level. We have some very brave children!  The other favourite was the bell boat activity. Pupils worked together in teams to cross the loch in these larger boats. Once they reached the other side they visited the local shop for some ice creams. Well deserved I'm sure after some tiring rowing in the sunshine! After the ice cream it sounds like the children needed cooling down even further & they went jetty jumping off the pier again! The locals will be looking forward to reclaiming their pier when we leave tomorrow! 

The water slide tonight went down a treat & pupils really impressed the instructors by travelling further on the waterside than expected. Could be a camp record? Despite a midgie attack later on tonight the pupils continue in high spirits. They are currently trying to bribe Mrs Maher into letting them stay in Lochgoilhead for another 2 days. Their argument?  They don't need to be back in school till Monday! Great to hear they're enjoying their final night & relishing this great experience. 

Tomorrow's activities are the same as day 1 but the groups have swapped around. That sees one group taking their turn at abseiling / rock climbing with the other team hillwalking. Children will conclude their trip with lunch & a debrief on their week.  Pupils are expected back by the end of the day as they will be leaving immediately after lunch. 

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