Monday

We have arrived after a very long journey as the roads were very flooded here in Thurston! After eating our lunch, it was a quick tour of the grounds where the children were allocated their dorms and they were all very happy! Afternoon activities have included: a walk through a wet and muddy forest, rolling down hills and jumping in BIG puddles!

After a hearty tea of sausage, chips and beans AND chocolate brownie and ice cream, it was time for our evening chores. Once these were completed, we headed over to the ‘Barn’ to play some pool, ping pong and air hockey. Time to chill out and watch a bit of a film before bed! All is well x

Miss Martin, Mrs McGill and Mrs Mair x

Tuesday

The children all had a good sleep and awoke to a hearty breakfast of cereals, yoghurt & fruit and toast! After this it was straight off into groups to get kitted out in waterproofs. Due to the weather, persistent heavy rain, we had an ‘Inside Outside’ Day. Exploring the Cathedral Quarry area and surrounding network of mines and tunnels. Considering it rained non-stop all day; the children showed excellent resilience. Smiles all round! Langdale enjoyed a hot-chocolate inside the impressive Cathedral Cave. 

For our evening meal we have had jacket potato with choice of topping and a sausage roll, with salad on the side. This was followed by caramel sponge pudding and custard - it was delicious and we have been impressed with the children’s appetites.

All is now calm in the lounge as they are watching a film and all of the adults have spoken so positively about the children today: their achievements, their attitudes and the way they have supported each other. Long may it continue.

Good night for tonight,

Miss Martin, Mrs McGill and Mrs Mair xxx

Wednesday

Last night the children settled very quickly. In every dorm we woke up this morning, there was a comment along the lines of ‘well I’ve not had as good a sleep as that in ages’ and there was a child in each dorm that we struggled to wake!

Breakfast was another hearty feed of bacon rolls and then off we went again for our activities. Today, these included: climbing, abseiling, exploring the surrounding areas and a disco in the Barn! The children have all had a jam packed day and it’s so lovely to see them catch up with one another when we all arrive back at the centre and share their adventures!

Our evening meal today was pasta bolognaise with garlic bread followed by cake and custard! We ended the evening with the tuck shop and some social time in the barn - happy days! Miss Martin even put some music on and we had a sing-along and a dance!

Miss Martin, Mrs McGill and Mrs Mair xxx

Thursday

Our final full day today! Breakfast was delicious and, as with previous days, it was straight off out again for activities. Today these have included: some fast flowing ghyll scrambles, kayaking, paddle boarding, tree climbing and much more!

Our evening meal was a full roast (complete with Yorkshire pudding) followed by sticky toffee pudding and custard - yum yum! To end our day, we have had a game of the infamous ‘Man Hunt’ (basically hide and seek).  And we have finished watching the film Holes which has been our class reader for this half term.

We cannot express how proud we have been of each and every child. They have been pure joy and have made us laugh (and cry tonight). We know you’ll all be looking forward to seeing them tomorrow - we don’t think they’ll need much rocking tomorrow night. Thank you for sharing your children with us and thank you to the team at Thurston and Mrs McGill and Mrs Mair for the care and commitment they have shown.

Good night,

Miss Martin x