Glaitness School

On our final day we took the ferry back to Stromness and went climbing and abseiling on the cliffs at Yesnaby, before returning to the school in the afternoon. A great time was had by everyone, and thanks to Phil and Hedi, our instructors, we survived all the challanges they threw at us and […]

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In the morning we went to Rackwick beach, where we split into two groups. While one group set up tents and learnt about camping skills, the others went kayaking on the burn nearby.

A few went capsizing as well! In the afternoon the groups took part in a […]

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Today the two classes met on the Hoy pier as one departed and the other arrived. Both groups took part in an environmental awareness activity where they worked in pairs, leading one another amongst the woodland, while blindfolded, to a shrub or tree, after which they had to find their own way to that same […]

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Today some of us went kayaking in the burn at Rackwick, while the others walked to the Old Man of Hoy. In the afternoon we all took part in a raft-building competetion, and despite the terrible weather managed to keep the rafts afloat on the lake. Click on any of the following links […]

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Two classes of Primary 6 pupils are taking part in a week of activities on the Island of Hoy in Orkney. Each class is spending 2 nights in the Hoy Outdoor Centre - the first group of 17 pupils is there from Monday to Wednesday, and the second group of 19 will be coming […]

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