For the John Muir award P7 went to Voxter for two days, with our teacher Mr Balfour and Miss Spall. When we got to Voxter we met a man called Rob who led the outdoor activities. We got ready to go up to Eshaness. We got our old clothes on and old shoes or boots.
When we got to Eshaness we went to the ‘Land of Rock’. Rob lead the way and we had to follow him. We could go through small tunnels and go over big rocks. There was a steep passageway we had to climb up. We followed him until we came to a cliff that was a different colour than the rest. He told us that it was a different colour because the sea had recently knocked it down. We had a break to have our packed lunches and then we carried on until we got to the end. We looked over the edge at the end of the cliffs. The view was really cool! It was a really good trip.
By Bobby Moffat
We were on top of a high cliff with a 200ft drop, and we learned a safe way to be able to look over the edge. We had to lie down on our stomachs and carefully put our heads over so we could see it. It was amazing! Rob showed us an amazing geo. It had a waterfall and a bridge made of rock. It was a once in lifetime activity!
by Flora Quinnell
Being up on the cliffs made me feel very lucky to be a part of Shetland. It was truly breathtaking to see the wonderful views that Shetland has to offer. As we left the cliffs, Rob asked us to think about how the wild made us feel inside, and what we’d thought of the first day. Personally, I thought the trip was amazing, to me each step felt like a new challenge to enjoy and conquer. I would say it just makes me feel ready for anything. I had a wonderful time.
By Aimee Irvine
Back at Voxter we made our own tea, mince and tatties. We cooked the mince, peeled the tatties, chopped the onions and peeled the carrots. The meal was spectacularly scrumptious!
by Nicol Smith
While we were having tea we played ‘Chinese Whispers’. It was really funny! Overall I really enjoyed this trip.
by Matthew Marshall Lewis
After tea we played lots of games including a Scavenger hunt and a relay game. Me, Flora and Aimee won them all. Then we made hot chocolate and toast for supper.
by Sinead Wood
On Tuesday we went canoeing but before that we had to face a much bigger challenge, putting on the wet suits! The wet suits were very tight and hot, then we went to Crogaholm near Muckle Roe and Rob showed us how to make a secure raft with 2 canoes.
by Scott McKearney
After the rowing some of us jumped into the water and everyone was soaking wet and water was all over the floor of the bus. I enjoyed the entire trip besides getting on the wet suits!
by Callum Maclean
