This week in our P2 adventure series (a.k.a. our second week back at school), we discovered that children’s enthusiasm knows no bounds when it comes to exploring the great outdoors, splashing in swimming pools, and learning about creatures that prowl around in the dead of night. Let’s dive right in—or should I say, make a big cannonball splash—into what we got up to!

Botanic Garden Wonders: Nature’s Playground …

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming visitors from the botanic gardens to our school, transforming our grounds into a miniature wilderness for the morning. Armed with knowledge, props, and a palpable passion for the outdoors, our guests captured the children’s attention from the get-go. The whole morning was dedicated to exploring nature right on our doorstep, with our little adventurers behaving wonderfully—an impressive feat given their eagerness to sprint off at the first hint of adventure.

Pool Performances: Future Olympians (Sort Of)…… Our swimming session was next. If excitement could be bottled, we’d have enough energy to light up Lerwick for a year. The splashes, the laughs, and the moments of sheer water-based exhilaration were plentiful. I’m happy to report that no staff member was accidentally soaked this time (a small but meaningful victory). We’ve got a class of enthusiastic swimmers who might just think they’re half-dolphin.

Into the Night: A Lesson on Nocturnal Animals

Back on dry land (and only slightly less wild), we delved into the mysterious world of nocturnal animals. Bats, owls, and foxes captured our attention, along with animals further afield such as racoons and lions.

Safety First: The Serious (but Fun) Bit

We’ve also been gearing up to focus on one of our school values: safety. The children were informed about our new, prestigious roles as Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO). Think of it as donning superhero capes, but with a mission to make roads safer instead of fighting crime (although, in their minds, I’m sure the two are one and the same).

Next week, we’ll dive deeper into road safety, and I imagine our trusty new JRSOs will keep us all in check with all the seriousness of their tiny, enthusiastic hearts.

In Summary: Great Learning and Even Greater Playing

Week 2 was packed with energy, questions, and more discoveries than I can count. As the days grow darker, we’re embracing the adventure and gearing up for even more. Bring on the next week—and maybe a raincoat or two!