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p7 we loved looking at your photos. We can see you are having great fun at Kilbowie. Mrs Rae we miss you so much. We hope you enjoy your last night and day.

My group went mountain biking today.  We learned how to use the brakes slowly and then we practised standing up and riding on the bikes.  Standing up was better for going uphill.  My group also did rock climbing.  I liked coming back down best.  We had to hold onto the knot on the rope and the people at the bottom had to walk backwards holding the rope.  I have had a fun day.  I am looking forward to gorge walking tomorrow.  by Jordan B

Today my group went rock climbing and mountain biking.  I fell off the bike when I was mountain biking.  I was going really fast down the hill and I pulled just one brake by mistake so I fell off.  I hurt my elbow but it is okay. I went rock climbing and made it half way to the top and Nigel said I did really well. I was scared at first but then I gained more confidence after a while. I’m looking forward to gorge walking tomorrow. by Jordan Fleming

today our group , group 4, did mountain biking and rock climbing. we got out kit together and found the perfects size of helmet and bike and went outside where we were told to do some little exersises to get used to our bikes. After we went on a little adventure up a mountain and during our trek towards the top we stopped and had some juice and tried some kilbowie energy bars. When at the top we made our way down, it was alot faster than the journey up . on the way down Grace S went over a bump in the ground and landed on her front , her bike ontop. since i was like, the only one behind her i had to get of to remove the bike from ontop of her. She recovered well from her little fall, but didn’t go down the bigger hill. I however , did . It was really fast and and quite scary but when i got to the bottom it was worth it , so fun. on the way down Jordan F went into a wall and fell of and rolled down the hill . Once back at kilbowie we started getting ready for mountain climbing. we got harneses, clips, helmets, and put it all in some rucksacks and got in the minibus. When at our destination we got out and walked to the particular cliff we were cilmbing we unpacked put on all our eqipment and set up. I am looking forward to tomorrow. by Abigail Baird

Our second day went really well because the mountain biking made us push our limits and cycle up the mega mountain.  Some of us went up the climbing mountain too.  This made us push our limits too.  Our instructor Nigel was quite funny.  by Louise

Today we did two different activities.  The first one was a safari.  It was really educational and the instructor was very funny.  He should be a comedian!  The next activity was gorge walking and it was the best thing I have ever done.  We had to get up streams wearing wetsuits.  I fell once when Leah came crashing down towards me.  We also had two stops to jump into the water.  I am missing my mum and dog but will see them on Friday.  by Naomi

Kacey here! I am missing my mum and dad and kind of missing my brother too, which I find strange.  I quite enjoyed rock climbing today and felt really proud when I got to the top and wished my family could have seen me!  This morning I went mountain biking.  I didn’t really like going up the hills but coming down was great.

Today we were gorge walking and we got vwery very wet.  We jumped in from rocks into deeper water and got got soaked.  Some went in my eyes and I think I might have swallowed some!  When we were on safari we went to check some traps but discovered that there were no animals in them.  When we went to the lab we had some funny coversations about sur vival of animals.  by Grace

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!!!)

Today I did rock climbing. My instructor was called Fiona. I enjoyed climbing the rocks and scaling it. It was really scary because I have a big fear of heights but I was relieved when I finished. When I got to the top there was a big clump of grass where I got stuck for 5 minutes but I am smiling about it now! I am really looking forward to gorge walking tomorrow. By Jack

Today we arrived at Kilbowie and we found out who we are in a room with.  I am in a room with Jack, Aaron and Alex.  The first activity we did today was rock climbing.  It was really fun as we climbed three different cliffs.  The first one was not so high and was not that steep.  The next cliff was steeper and higher then we practised working in a team.  Someone climbed up and then abseiled down and everyone else had to work the rope so that the climber could move.  I just played football outside with Lewis and soon we will be having dinner.  Tommorow I am looking forward to the gorge walking with Derek. by Charlie

We went rock climbing today which was relly fun.  We met our instructor who is called Fiona.  She is very good at rock climbing and helped us a lot.  We got our rooms and I am enjoying being with different people.  We have unpacked and we are talking to each other a lot.  I am looking forward to gorge walking tomorrow and that’s it for now.  by Lewis

Today my group went on safari.  We saw mice, voles and the instructor showed us the friendly traps he uses to catch them.  He releases them after we have seen them.  SOmetimes he tags them so he can see if he has caught them before.  He told us stuff about deer.  We saw deer antlers.  He told us that male reindeer lose their antlers in November and female reindeer lose them inMarch.  So all Santa’s reindeer must be female!  I am looking forward to gorge walking and rock climbing.   by Jordan

My first activity was rock climbing.  We started with a small cliff and then we went up to a bigger one which was a bit harder.  We then went up to one that was even harder but we were all attached together.   We helped to balance each other and when one person was coming down we had to walk backwards to stop them from falling.  I am looking the nightline and gorge walking tomorrow.  by Leah

I was in the safari group today and it could have been more exciting but I am looking forward to the crystal maze as it sounds like fun.  by Louise

Today we arrived at Kilbowie.  We got split into our groups and told who we were in a room with.  My group went rock climbing and it was fun but sometimes we had to wait on other people.  After rock climbing we went to hte games room which has table tennis, table football, football and basketball. by Scott

We have done some tasks today.  The first task was the safari and the instructor was called Derek.  I didn’t enjoy that task so much.  We have done a task tonight where we had to run round the outside of the building to find different answers.  I enjoyed finding the answers.  It was raining so I got wet.  Now we are going to have supper and then it is bedtime. by Jordan B

Hi Alexander here, today we had to do safari, which was about watching birds and seeing trapped voles.  It was Ok, but I was a little bored at times.  I am really looking forward to doing skiing and Gorge walking over the next few days.  So far I am having fun.  by Alexander

Today we went rock climbing, it was really fun.  We got to climb and abseil, while my friends were holding the rope.  After that we had to make our beds and tidy our rooms, which was boring.  So far I’m having a great time, we are playing in the games room at the moment, whilst we wait for dinner.  I am looking forward to tonight’s activity and hope to have lots more fun tomorrow, by Aaron.

Tuesday, the 6th, I did an adventure, safari walk.  It was Ok.  We found bank voles and we lay on the ground and then played a game.  when we came back in Derek told us about different animals and their bones. This was interesting and  found out that the Alaskan Deer was very tall, almost to the ceiling.  I would like a more exciting activity tomorrow, but I am having lots of fun, by Grace S.

On Tuesday, our first day, we went rock climbing and abseiling.  The first climb that we did was the easiest, we used a rope, harness and had to wear a helmet.  The 2nd climb was slightly harder than the first, but the 3rd was the hardest because we had to climb up and abseil down the rock.  Some people didn’t do the last one, but most of us loved it.  It was a great first activity and I can’t wait until tomorrow.  by Naomi.

Today, we went to the lab and we were learning about different types of animals that once lived in Scotland.  Then we went outside, on a safari and we learned about different rodents, such as bank voles.  We were also learning about different birds and predators, I found this activity very interesting.  For the rest of the week, I would really like to experience either Gorge walking or Rock climbing.  I am having a great time so far.  By Helen

Today we met Derek, who was our instructor for the Safari.  He was very funny ad made some really funny jokes.  We did half our activity in the lab and half outside, adventuring around the grounds.  We got to see bones and skulls from animals, and even held some.  Outside we checked some traps and he had caught 3 bank voles.  He told us some of their features, we were allowed to stroke one and then they were released into the ‘mouse highway’ (holes in moss) again.  I am having a lot of fun, as soon as we arrived we did an activity and we are intending on doing another tonight.  I can’t wait.  By Abigail.

My first activity was rock climbing, which was with Fiona, our trainer.  The rock climbing area is not in the grounds, so we took a minibus trip, after getting our kit.  this was a Ganavan beach, the rocks were quite sharp and quite steep in some areas, but some were easier to climb than others.   To get to the top we had 2 people going at the same time, 1 attached below the other and we worked as a team to help each other up.  by Grace Benson

I did the safari with Derek today.  It was interesting but I wished it was more a little more exciting and I got to be more involved.  We learned about different habitats, and some animals that live there.  After that Derek showed us some traps, which contained voles.  After that he fed the seagulls, we kept quiet and watched them.  When he finished feeding them , he told us about different kinds of birds and their nests.  Tomorrow I am hoping that we do either canoeing or Gorge walking, fingers crossed I get one of them.  by Carly

This afternoon we did rock climbing & abseiling.  The first 2 tasks were climbing u the mountain which was very fun.  The first time I was partnered with Leah and the second I was partnered with Charlie.  Then we did abseiling.  Only 1 person was allowed to do it at a time, but there were 5 people holding the rope for me and I had to trust them.  They kept on pulling my rope up, and it meant that it pulled me up.  I am looking forward to Gorge walking.  by Joshua Russell

Today we arrived at Kilbowie. First when we got in and we went to our bedrooms.  We did activities and were put into groups.  Our first activities was Safari.  We set traps and found animals, which were called bank voles.  After that we went to the games room for free time and then had our dinner.  After dinner we played an orienteering game which was fun but I got very wet and muddy. I can’t wait until tomorrow, the activities are going to be so fun.  by Breige

Our first day in Kilbowie and it was great fun.  We did rock climbing first, which was fun but a little scary.  I did the rock climbing activities but didn’t manage to complete the abseiling, as I had slipped too many times.  I helped other people in my group to get up to the top safely & to come back down.  After this activity I had to unpack my suitcase and make my own bed, which was a nightmare and took me nearly an hour.  We had free time in the games room and then some orienteering outside, which was very fun but wet.  We all got soaked but now we are doing our Logbooks and are looking forward to supper. by Nico

We had a fabulous 2 week break, when everyone relaxed and enjoyed the time off, but that seems like a distant memory now.  This week,  we have been back to being as busy as usual.  We started back on Tuesday and on that day mrs White was very kind and gave us maths and literacy.  In literacy we are doing non-fiction and we are learning about decimals in division with whole numbers.  On Wednesday we had tennis outside Which was awesome we practised backhand and serving like a tennis pro.  On Thursday we got maths stations and expressive arts.  In expressive arts we painted our clay models and when we did that we painted a picture of Kilbowie.  We have been learning about Kilbowie and are so excited to be going in two weeks.  On Friday it was our school sponsorship day and we had a ball jumping on the bouncy castle.

This week was special, because it was so action packed!

We made soup for Health and Wellbeing, we had children going to the maths challenge from our cluster and we even had outdoor P.E on one if the days.

For literacy this week we started

to make a Cyber-Bullying pupil guides, we also

finished our reading book Carrie’s War.

It was a book about World War II

which is our topic at the moment.

Our P.E was fun. We had it outdoor P.E on one of

the days.

On Monday we had Tennis at the High School

and we played the fun game King of the Court.

Then on Wednesday we had outdoor P.E in our

playground. We had three stations, Hockey, Football

and Games.