This morning was spent on the water at Loch Morlich. Some children went kayaking and some were canoeing. They had a great time learning how to paddle and turn and were able to go a good distance across the loch. It was quite cold and although there were some brave souls, everyone’s feet were a bit cold. However, a quick run around, some hot chocolate and lunch revived even the teachers and we were able to enjoy a full afternoon of activities. Dinner was really good: carrot soup, chicken Korea or sweet and sour chicken and banoffee pie. Most of the children have packed their belongings and are now doing some work on their theme, ‘choices’. We’re looking forward to another good night’s sleep, some activities tomorrow and will leave here around 11:30am, hoping to be back in school around 2:45.

After a wet but quick journey here, the children got stuck into their activities very quickly.  Bed making was fun but now everyone knows how to put a duvet cover on!  As part of the John Muir Award that the children hope to gain while they are here, there was a short presentation of the DVD that we prepared before leaving and then we did a hike up a steep hill where we had a magnificent view of the snowy Cairngorms.  Everyone did some orienteering before having dinner at 5:30. This was homemade tomato soup, baked potatoes with a variety of fillings and desert of Kelly and icecream.  We played Some ball games and a blind folded mini ropes course after dinner.  Supper came at 9:00 after work on the theme for the week: Choices.  Everyone is in bed now and hopefully will be asleep soon!