Our final day in Arran was jam-packed full of activities that summed up our trip to the island. We have learned so much, been given so much knowledge from our amazing instructors and experienced the coastal environment to the fullest.

Each group had the opportunity to go out on the research vessel, collecting data such as the sea temperature and plankton population to send back to the COAST Discovery Centre and to help with the continued marine conservation efforts here in Lamlash Bay. We also got the chance to see a few silly, lazy seals up close and personal. Our orienteering skills were once again put to the test as we navigated around the centre grounds using a map and effective communication skills. Finally, we spent time on the beach to investigate tidal impact on the shore at different points throughout the day. We explored the environments that coastal and marine species inhabit and we collected fish, crabs and plant life commonly found and studied.

All in all, a wonderful day to round off our adventures. A special mention to our Golden Bin winners who won the prize for the tidiest room across the week, a prestigious award that writes their name into centre history!

Every single individual was a credit to the school throughout the trip, each representing Elderbank PS amazingly well. And most of all, we made memories that will last a lifetime.

The activities continue as Primary 7 worked together, yesterday evening, to study and build volcanoes on the beach of Lamlash Bay. We also learned about the geology of Arran, and how the island has been formed over millions of years.

Today, we ventured out onto the water and into the sky. We used kayaks to explore the bay, working towards an official paddle qualification and having a lot of fun practicing our water skills and balance. Also, we went rock climbing on the centre’s 7 metre climbing wall. We were all very resilient, motivated individuals and our confidence grew as we scaled to new heights and supported each other to face our fears. All in all, it has been a fantastically successful day ahead of some games and a disco on our final night!

As expected, Primary 7 have had an action packed day of activities on the island. The weather hasn’t stopped us for a second and we’ve all had great fun.

On our Rainforest Ramble, we learned about the type of environment required to allow many plant species to exist and thrive, as well as some of the common wildlife found in this type of habitat. We also visited the COAST centre to learn about the marine conservation efforts promoted by the local area. Finally, we went on a Cave Crawl, learning about the geology of Arran and getting quite mucky at the same time.

Primary 7 have arrived in Arran and have been greeted by the wonderful team over here at the AOEC. We enjoyed our ferry crossing and settled into our new digs having been fed a lovely lunch and dinner.

This afternoon, we learned about food chains, prey and predators and the key links between animals in our immediate natural environment. We put our knowledge into practice in the Survival Game, enjoying our new surroundings and the opportunity to hunt and be hunted. A fantastic start to an exciting trip together.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.