This term at Port Ellen Pre Five Unit Christopher, Caillin, William, Connor, Katyn, Robyn, Phoenix and Dylan have been reading the fantastic Katie Morag books by Mairi Hederwick. They say;
We love the books and have decided to learn about floating and sinking, ferry boats and we’ve been comparing our lives on Islay to Katie Morag’s on Struay. We have even made our own ferries with help from Caillin’s dad Donald.


On Monday 30th September we were able to visit the MV Finlaggan which was berthed at Port Ellen Pier. We had a lovely time on the ferry and were allowed up to the bridge to see all the controls and get a shot on the captain’s chair! We were even allowed to have juice and biscuits in the cafeteria. We all had a wonderful time and can’t wait to sail our own boats. The BIG question is who’s will float and who’s will sink and WHY?