We made it into school for half a day last week and used the time wisely! Some snow art, problem solving lifting giant snowballs, some design technology making snow bricks to build with, furniture making, team work, having fun and much more.

Today we had a visit from the Glasgow Science Centre with a presentation on the digestive system (they were impressed by how much the kids knew). This included MrJohnston having to catch the ‘poo’! After that there was time to try out a variety of interactive exhibits to learn more about the body.

A great day out with more sunshine (and snacks!) and a visit to the beach at Sumburgh.

Today we went to Happyhansel to the Bud poppy van to hear how poppy Scotland support our services veterans.

Good visit today – we saw how much can be grown here in Sandness. We even planted some lettuce of our own to take home and tend.

A lovely day for a hike up Sandness Hill to get a view of our community. Along the way there was much harvesting of heather berries (and wet feet). Still, a good time was had by all and we could see all  the places we have visited and have yet to visit: Huxter to Bousta with Papa Stour to the north and our school right in the centre.

We picked a great day for our trip to Papa Stour (Big Island of the Priests). A couple of lucky kids got to operate the ramp on the ferry. A bit of a swell on the way out and then in by the Maiden Stack (unoccupied today) to the pier.  First stop was for a snack and to the reconstructed Viking stofa or house (beset by midges!) then on to the kirk. Next we walked up to the school (not been that many bairns there for some time I would imagine), where Hilde came and told us a bit more about the island, time for a play and another snack then a quick trespass on the runway!

After that came what everyone was desperate for – lunch! This was followed by a busy time on the beach and maybe another snack? We loaded up the car and marched back to the ferry. A calmer journey on the way back with … yes, another snack and a snooze for some!

Well done all and thanks to Lynda and Mrs Drakeford for all their help, also Anna and Ula for the transport.

Making the colosseum

Music