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Kilbowie – Day 3
Day three has come to an end and P7 have enjoyed more fabulous activities and even more fabulous weather. We hope you enjoy today’s pictures!
Hi again everyone. Today I went kayaking and canoeing – I didn’t really want to do the kayaking at first but eventually I gave it a go and loved it. I’m still having a great time. Miss you all. Lewis x
Hi mum. I went kayaking today and thankfully I didn’t fall in. Derek took us on a safari and we saw some animals that he had caught. Derek was really funny! Goodnight and see you soon. Ethan x
Hi mum and dad. We went on a safari and it was very funny because the instructor called Derek asked me a question and when I answered he called me a numpty and to stand up. Nobody chose the same answer as me and it turned out I was right and they were the numpties. I am gorge walking tomorrow and can’t wait. Love Callum.
It was Mr Bissett’s last full day today so this evening we all walked down into Oban and got some ice cream together. We also got to see a pipe band practising in the middle of the town. My trainers have dried out now. J Thomas x
We got to see some trapped animals at safari today. We also got to go down to Oban for an ice cream. I had a raspberry one – it was good. Miss you loads. Liam x
My teammates and I went canoeing and we went to some huge rocks and jumped off them. It was really high and took me a while to build up the courage. I did it though! We all went down to Oban and got some ice cream. We saw a pipe band while we were there. See you soon! Jenna x x x
We went canoeing to some cliffs today and I climbed to the top and jumped off. I wasn’t going to do it but the instructor said it would be a cool thing to tell everyone I had done and that helped me be a little braver. I also went rock climbing and climbed up some cliffs near the beach. We also walked into Oban for some ice cream. I got mint choc chip and it was yummy! Lots of love, Savannah x x
Playground Art
On Monday afternoon, Primary 1 – 7 took part in an intergalactic art challenge – to create a piece of outdoor art, using materials of their choosing. Here are some photographs of them in action!
Kilbowie – Day 2
Hello again! Our second action packed day at Kilbowie has come to and end. Everyone is having a blast, trying their best in any challenge thrown at them and making new friends.
P7 pupils are in three different  activity groups and therefore at different places on and off the campus throughout the day. Today, Mr Bissett managed to photograph two of the groups so tomorrow he is going to join the girls group to capture some photographs of them. The instructors have all been taking photographs and are going to give us a copy of these at the end of the week also.
Had a great birthday! At supper, there was a big cake with my name on it and everyone sang Happy Birthday to me. I have lots to tell you about when I get home. Love Liam.
I went Gorge walking today and I jumped off a huge rock. My head went all the way under the water. Love Savannah.
I went rock climbing today and guess what, I am still in one piece! Iam proud because I managed to climb every single rock face and not everyone was able to manage that! Miss you (a little). Love Ethan.
I went Gorge walking today and have made some good friends in my activity group. We held each others hands walking up the river but I still managed to slip three times! In the afternoon we went skiing and I made it all the way to the top. To finish it off I went for a jump in the sea before supper. Love Jenna.
Hi everyone. Today I went dry sky slope skiing and rock climbing with my instructor Donna. Skiing was sore on my legs but I managed quite well eventually. Love you guys, Lewis.
I have had a really fun day. I went kayaking and canoeing. I was a little scared at first but ended up loving it. Take care and see you soon. Love Callum.
We kayaked oved to an island today and then climbed a small cliff face. I loved jumping off the cliff face into the deep water today. Even though it was freezing and high, I managed to do it three times! Love Thomas.
Kilbowie – Day 1
Calderbank’s P7 pupils arrived safely at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre and have wasted no time, jumping straight into the action! As well as several activities since arriving, pupils have met their instructors for the week and discussed the types of activities they are going to tackle. We will make attempts to update the blog each night with photographs and messages home – feel free to comment on our posts and we will try to catch up with our mail before we sleep. Bye for now!
I miss you mum, dad and Bonnie – even Rebecca a little too! I jumped off a pier into the sea today and it was freezing! Love Jenna.
I am really enjoying myself at Kilbowie. Miss and love you all loads (especially Sherdon). Love Savannah.
Thanks for the note mum! Had a really good day and more adventures to come tomorrow. Love Thomas.
Hi mum, Gerrard, Ellis and Erin. Made it here safely and I am still in one piece. Big day tomorrow – I’ll send a message at night to let you know how I get on. Love Ethan.
Hey mum, dad, James and Emilia. Having a great time and missing you all. We are going skiing first thing tomorrow! Love Lewis.
Hi mum! I am having a really good time and missing you! I will message you tomorrow and let you know what we do in our first full day! Love Liam.
Hi mum and dad. Enjoying myself and had a busy but fun first day. The water is very cold up here! Love Callum.
Fond Farewells!
Friends and family joined us to celebrate our many achievements and successes, wishing our Primary 7 leavers a fond farewell as they move on to High School. We also said thank you and good luck to Mrs Baigrie who is retiring this Summer and goodbye to Mrs Donnelly and Miss Smith who will be leaving Calderbank and taking up a post in a new school! We wish them all the best and they will be sadly missed!
In addition to this, we also said congratulations to Mrs McGregor who will be taking up Mrs Donnelly’s post as Principal Teacher of Calderbank and also to Miss Ross who will be staying at Calderbank for another year!
Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who joined us in this special celebration today! Have a lovely Summer break and we look forward to seeing you all again in August!
Queen’s Baton Relay!
On Monday the whole school had the pleasure of visiting our partnership school, Tollbrae to watch the Queen’s Baton Relay. The children were able to soak up the atmosphere of the crowd, wave their flags and cheer as the Baton and Clyde the mascot passed! A true, once in a lifetime experience!
Calderbank Commonwealth Games!
On Friday we hosted our very own Commonwealth Games!
Primary 3/4 treated us to an Australian Aboriginal Opening Ceremony and performed a song and dance called ‘The Crane’.
The children then split into Commonwealth Teams: Scotland, Australia, Jamaica, Canada, South Africa and Barbados. Each team took part in six activities which ranged from basketball, hockey, relay racing, javelin throw to hurdles and football.
Thank you to all the parents who came to show their support and participate in our parent egg and spoon race! Your effort was eggcellent!
To view a clip of the Opening Ceremony, please click the link below.
P3/4 Aboriginal Opening Ceremony
Farm To Fork Visit for P1-4
We have a wonderful visit to Tesco yesterday morning. We learned more about the journey of food and about a wide  range of fresh produce. We got behind the scenes to see how Tesco operates, how the food is delivered, prepared and stored too. Check out more photos of our visit on Twitter @CalderbankPS
