Kilbowie Wednesday

Our breakfast tidiers for this morning!  More to come later!

Well Wednesday turned out to be quite an eventful day.  1 group went on the Safari in the morning, whilst the other group did Mountain Biking.  Both groups loved their activities… or at least most of them did!  Breige decided that she wanted to have an adventure of her own, I’m sure she will tell you all about it!  by Mrs White

Today I went mountain biking, it was really fun. We all loved it, our instructor was called Nigel.  Firstly, we went into the bike shed and got our helmets and bikes.  When we got our bikes and helmets we set off.  We all went in a line and started peddling, it was hard work but we managed in the end.  We cycled up and down lots of paths and hills, and stopped off  from juice and flapjacks.  The Flapjacks were very nice, and after we went up a very steep hill, following the path back down.  When got back to the centre, I slipped off of my bike onto a Cattle grate.  The bike landed on top of me and my elbow was really sore.  Fortunately it was lunch-time, I ate lunch but it was still really painful.  So Mrs White took me to the hospital to get my arm checked.  I got an x-ray, the good news is that I haven’t broken anything but I do have a Cuff ‘n Collar to wear for a few days.  The hardest thing I think will be trying to get my dress on for the disco tomorrow night!!!  LOL! by Breige Adair

Today was our second day at Kilbowie.  It started off with a early wake up and then we went down for breakfast.  I had rice kirispies.  The first activity of our day was safari with a really funny trainer called Derek.  He told us all about different birds and animals and went outside to try and catch mice and get a close look at some gulls and ravens.  It was very factual and I learned a lot.   The second activity of the day was Gorge Walking.  It will probably be my favourite activity of the experience.  We went 25 minutes away from Kilbowie with Fiona into the countryside.  We walked a bit and then went into the water.  It was not that deep as the water only went up to my waist.  We climbed up rocks and mini waterfalls in freezing water.  I really enjoyed it.  by Charlie

Today was our first full day at Kilbowie. I woke up to the sound of Roar by Katy Perry coming out the speakers. Today we had, in my  opinion, better activities such as mountain biking and rock climbing.  It was so cold went we first out for mountain biking and I fell onto my tummy, but I was fine.  Rock climbing was scary and wet, the rain kept pouring down!!!  Nigel, our trainer was really good and made it look easy.  I got to the top of the rock twice which I am sooo proud of.  I am looking forward to doing canoeing and gorge walking tomorrow.  By Grace Sherry

Today we did Rock climbing and mountain biking.  I was so proud of myself because I got to the top all the rocks we climbed.  I especially enjoyed the mountain biking.  I loved going downhill fast and I didn’t fall once.  Tomorrow we are doing gorge walking and canoeing,  I am looking forward to canoeing the most because it is really fun.  By Helen Bowyer

On Wednesday, my group did mountain biking, then rock climbing.  I really liked the rock climbing, and was so proud of myself when I got to the top of all of the rocks.  The only thing was I felt a little homesick, as I would have loved for my mum and dad to see my achievement, but know they will be very proud of me.  I found the mountain biking tiring, as we had to go up a lot of steep hills, but I am really looking forward to both activities tomorrow.  By Kacey Dunsmore

Today we did an activity called Safari with Derek. We learned about nature and animals. we set traps for mice, but sadly no creatures strolled into the traps. In the afternoon we did GORGE WALKING!!!! which was absolutely amazing.  We drove for 25 minutes to a mountain with lots of cows and sheep, they strolled onto the road and they moved very quickly. We then walked down the jill and went into the gorge, it was freezing! but it was so fun. i slipped a couple of times but didn’t actually fall.  I am looking forward to tomorrow. by Lewis McKay

Today we did gorge walking which was very fun, but was freezing cold.  We got to do loads of fun stuff, like jumping into the water, but once I fell in and started floating downstream, which was a bit scary.  Jack had to save me a few times and I held onto Scott’s leg.  Then I started to fall down again, but this time I held onto a rock.  I am so looking forward to learning to ski tomorrow.  by Joshua Russell.

Today my group did gorge walking and it was great.  At first it was a little boring, as we had to take a 25 mins minibus journey, but when we got there it looked great from the start.  We decided that we, as a group were going to jump into a giant puddle, which was actually  really deep, in fact it was up to my chest.  After that we got into the water, after about 20 seconds Scott Menzies fell in & began floating down river.  We kept going and eventually came to a strong current with a little waterfall.  We had to climb up the waterfall & continue which was very fun.  Tomorrow I can’t wait to go canoeing.  by Aaron Payne

So today I did Gorge walking, which was amazing.  I loved how we had to walk through the rocks, which had water coming through.  I also loved jumping off the ledges and walking with my friends.  I helped Joshua, as he kept on falling and sliding around.  Mrs Rae jumped off one of the ledges at the end and that was very funny.  Overall I really enjoyed myself.

by Jack Buchanan(Jack re-enacted some of this for Mrs White & it was really funny ) by Mrs White

Today we did Mountain biking and we went up to one of the biggest hills, called the Mega hill.  Most of us liked it, including me, but some of us didn’t.  We learned how to use our gears as well as an easier way to use our brakes.  Climbing was also really good fun, but a little scary.  we had to wear helmets and use harnesses to attach to the rope to climb rocks.  We all had to work as a team and I enjoyed learning how to climb.  By Alexander Martin

Today we enjoyed doing gorge walking and the safari walk.  Gorge walking was freezing but the best experience so far.  I really liked jumping off the ledges into the freezing water.  I also loved seeing my friends fall in.  Safari was also great, our trainer was called Derek and he was really funny.  I learned lots of new facts about wildlife.  I am looking forward to skiing and canoeing tomorrow. by Scott Menzies

My group did Gorge walking today.  It was fun, we all got soaking wet and the wet suits were very uncomfortable.  We all made it in the water up to the rocks but then a few of us started slipping & falling into the stream.  This was really funny, I laughed a lot.  I got loads of water down the back of my neck and belly flopped into the water.  Tomorrow I am really excited to try skiing, but know that I am going to fall a lot.  by Nico Sbragia (I am very good at sweeping the floor now!!!)