The whole school tootled off in the glorious sunshine to enjoy a day trip to the Cream of Galloway yesterday.
P1-3 participated in a farm tour to learn about the farming industry. They saw where the cows are milked and then toured the byres. The children learned that the cows have massaging brushes to keep themselves in tip-top condition. All the cows were grazing happily outdoors. Cream of Galloway pride themselves in their treatment of their livestock, allowing as much outdoor time as possible for both mothers and calves.
P4-7 learned about manufacturing and experienced a Sundae making workshop. The children selected their own flavours of ice-cream, added sauce (lots!) and toppings (lots and lots!). They then went up to the viewing gallery to look down at the factory. Here, cheese and ice-cream are made in the vats; enough to fill a swimming pool each year. We learned about packaging design to appeal to customers.
After that, it was Go Boing, where all things bouncy was the order of the day. Everyone enjoyed climbing the six story 3D maze and scooting down the slides too. There was lots to keep everyone entertained.
P1-3 enjoyed an ice-cream of their choice after their lunch. P4-7 were all ice-creamed out from their earlier treat. It was all too soon time to return to the bus for the journey home. There were a few ‘zzzzz’ to be heard from the tired, but happy crew.
