{"id":2316,"date":"2026-05-29T09:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/fairisleprimaryschool\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:54:33","slug":"a-fabulous-may-enrichment-trip-to-mainland-shetland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/fairisleprimaryschool\/2026\/05\/29\/a-fabulous-may-enrichment-trip-to-mainland-shetland\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fabulous May Enrichment Trip to Mainland Shetland"},"content":{"rendered":"

More news from Fair Isle Primary School in the form of the first of TWO mainland trips this term. This trip was three days full of a plethora of different events and activities. Read all about it below.<\/p>\n

Tuesday<\/span>
\nWe were straight off the plane, into our hire car and off to Aith for a climbing wall session. Our regular instructor, Andy, is someone who we always like to say thank you too and who encourages and challenges the children to succeed. Jonathan and Hollie were very impressed with the determination, strength and resilience of the children as they tackled harder climbs and made it ALL the way to the top on different occasions.<\/p>\n

It was then time for some well-earned lunch at Michaelswood, followed by an explore. Michaelswood is a beautiful memorial garden, wood and trail in memory of a young man who sadly lost his life over twenty years ago. We had the privilege of meeting his mother who told us all about how the area is maintained and looked after.<\/p>\n

In the evening, we were joined by our Shared Headteacher, Christie for tea and a good chat to tell her all about our day. Along with past pupil Freyja, we went for our customary wander around Clickimin Loch and Broch before bedtime.<\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span>
\nStraightaway after breakfast, we hopped into the car and set off for the most southern tip of the mainland for an archaeological tour of Jarlshof. This is a prehistoric site dating back to nearly 3000BC, with discoveries from the bronze age to the era of Norse settlers. What made the trip was a fabulous tour by the amazing archaeologist, Lucy, who gave us a complete tour and had so much knowledge and expertise. Thank you, Lucy! We really recommend Jarlshof to anyone who is interested in the past.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, it was time for a swimming lesson and some time in Lerwick to spend some pennies. Not content with just one dip in the pool, we then teamed up with the children from fellow remote island, Foula, who were out on a trip themselves, for an evening splash. We really value the link we have with the children there (who will eventually share a hostel with us when we reach High School) and, after lots of fun in the pool, we were all treated to a chippie tea in Lerwick with our pals before bedtime.<\/p>\n

Thursday<\/span>
\n<\/span>The trip continued. Our eldest learner was able to join children from our shared headship school, Sandwick, for a P5-P7 hockey tournament at Brae. A massive thank you to the teachers at Sandwick and the children there for welcoming us onto the team. It was a cracking day organised by Active Schools, Shetland and Jonathan was very proud of the hockey skills on show. Our remaining learners hopped in with Christie and travelled south to Sandwick JHS to join in with lessons in larger classes once again and, as always, received a lovely and warm welcome from the teachers and children. Thursday showed just how valuable our shared headship is and how it is working so well for the children here in Fair Isle.<\/p>\n

There was time for one final trip to the Lerwick playpark before the 4:00pm flight back home.\"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\"\"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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