We’ve had an amazing first day at Kilbowie – the sun is shinning and the children have been outdoors all afternoon.
We have a very smooth journey to Oban and not one person was unwell. We stopped for a snack at the Green Welly near Crianlarich before making our way on to Kilbowie.
We arrived about 1pm and headed straight in for lunch. After that, the children headed to their dorms to make their beds and unpack. There was a fire drill practice and then the children got to meet their instructors. The children in Group 1 have Dave as their instructor and Group 2’s is Chris.
Group 1 headed off for a nature walk and then had the opportunity to jump off the jetty into the sea. Group 2 got to scale the climbing tree in the grounds using ropes and harnesses. Most of the children reached the top to ring the bell and abseiled back down.
After a bit of free time in the games room, it was time for dinner. Tonight’s menu was Sweet and Sour Chicken or Fish and Potato wedges all served with a pitta pocket and salad or veg. For desert we had Lemon Drizzle cake which was delicious.
After we had tuck shop, we made the most of the glorious weather and headed outdoors to play two ‘scavenger hunt’ style games and then it was time for supper of sandwiches and juice.
The children have been an absolute credit to the school and their families – they have been exceptionally well behaved and supportive of each other. They’re having fun and each and everyone of them has achieved something they hadn’t before today – wether it was climbing a tree, jumping in the water or making their own beds.
The forecast for tomorrow is hot and sunny again – we might take a wander down to Oban Town Centre for some Ice Cream and take in the scenery.
