Monday 14.5.18 11.55 am

Everyone has arrived safely and settled into their rooms overlooking the lake.   

The programme for today:

Orienteering

Raft Building

Afternoon Tea

Bird of Prey Demonstration

Cinema:  The Greatest Showman - singalong version!

We think they are going to have a great time.

We will update this each day with news and pictures.

Tuesday 15.5.18 09.10am

Everyone slept really well last night after their first day.  The children (and staff) really enjoyed the various events and challenges yesterday - when they get back ask them about the Birds of Prey!!   

First thing this morning there was a mist across the lake but that has lifted and they have another gloriously sunny day.   They have had breakfast and are now starting today's programme which includes:

Archery

High Ropes

Canoeing

A Lake Trip

Swimming Pool

all rounded off with Bingo this evening.

Wednesday 16.5.18 9.20am

The fun continued last night with Bingo and a DVD.

Unfortunately, this morning the weather has changed and although dry it is grey and misty.   However everyone ate a good breakfast and they are now embarking on this morning's programme which includes:

Ten Pin Bowling and

Climbing Walls

followed by lunch.

Then it will be time to pack up and return to school.   The aim is to be back in school by 3.15pm.

We are delighted to say that now the better weather has arrived, the pond project is moving on.    Mrs Rothera was on site over the holidays and has continued with the planting this week.   

We are expecting a donation of pond plants (more info to follow on this) so are looking for pond baskets for these.   If anyone has any spare they would be gratefully accepted.

Although the pond isn't fully set up yet, it hasn't stopped the wildlife arriving.  We have a small amount of Frogspawn, and a Newt has moved in too, which is great news and means the work hasn't interrupted the natural cycle of things.

We really appreciate the help we are getting from lots of you and are looking forward to being able to open the pond for the children's first dipping experience.

If anyone has any plants or baskets or time to help with this project please see either Mrs Rothera or Mrs Edmondson.

After the snow, the rain and the very, very cold weather, it is lovely to see plants pushing their noses through the ground and bringing specks of colour to the gardens.

Mrs Rothera overwintered some primulas, donated to school by the Parks Department.  These have been planted this week and make a really colourful splash in one of the beds in Mary's Garden.

We are getting to the time of year when the children will be working in the garden with our volunteers so if you have any unwanted plants or seeds (flower or vegetable) please remember us.

Shire Service who provide the school catering have asked the school to make contact with parents regarding their annual customer satisfaction survey that is now open

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/shireservicesparents2018

The questionnaire is hosted online via SurveyMonkey and will take individuals no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Please can you complete the survey by the end of March so that they can act on information generated. Thank you.

Tues 6/3/18

After a good night's sleep everyone was up and ready to go this morning.   Today the children are working in two groups.  One group is going on a expedition in a Canoe and the other is Rock Climbing.    

The photographs show some of the activities the children did yesterday afternoon.  Although overcast, there doesn't seem to be very much snow left in the area.

Wed 7/3/18

The children have had  a lovely day and the weather has been sunny and dry- Showing the scenery at it's best !

Mrs H Jones's group has been clambering up mountains, rock climbing and litter picking on Barmouth beach for our conservation award.

Mrs C Jones and Mrs Bateman's group have been making and sailing rafts and have also been on the Voyager ( Photos to follow)

Every one is settled and eating well ( some  a bit too well). Everyone had a good night sleep last night.... all the fresh air and activities are wearing the children out.

Thurs 8/3/18

Wednesday was another busy but enjoyable day, with gorge walking and rock climbing just a couple of the activities the groups were involved in.

We hope you are enjoying the pictures that are being sent through to us each evening.

Fri 9/3/18

As you will see from the new photographs, there was another action packed day.   It started with show, but that didn't last too long and didn't stop the raft building and the other activities planned for the day.

The bus arrived back five minutes early and it was lovely to see Year 6 back in school again - it hasn't been the same without them.  They came back smiling and full of their adventures, which I am sure they will be sharing with their families this weekend.