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Hi there
@LifeAfloat
We can see you're camped just S of Carrick Castle? If you're coming into Loch Goil tomorrow please drop in for tea, cake, drying rooms, whatever you need. DM us if you need more info or call 01301 703353 after 0900
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Red Squirrel spotted from Cormonachan Community Woodlands Hut today . Cheeky chap!
@CommunityWoods
@lomondtrossachs
@fcscotland
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And just in case there is any doubt about how lovely Loch Goil and Ardroy is looking today, here's proof......
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Welcome to
@CapshardPS
- the bus arrived at 1245, and they're already having lunch, then dorms, fire drill and OUTSIDE!
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It's a stunning morning in Lochgoilhead today - a flat calm Loch, patchy sunshine and a prefect last full day for
@CapshardPS
to be out exploring. Four groups are afloat today, enjoying everything
@lomondtrossachs
has to offer.
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Welcome to
@CapshardPS
!
Each day photos will be posted on Flickr by 5pmish at the link below:
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No pictures of Grp F from
@CapshardPS
today sorry, but the very talented Stuart Marshall was filming them in the Splosh this morning - much better than photos!
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Welcome to
@CapshardPS
! The coach arrived at 1215, all are now in having lunch, and the sun is shining :-)
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Loch Goil is looking stunning this morning. This may be the most chilled 16 seconds of your day! Prefect conditions for
@BenartyPS
&
@DenbeathP
to come and learn in
@lomondtrossachs
Turn up the sound.......
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Quote of the day from a
@CommercialPS
child (not pictured) "I used to think I didn't really like being outdoors, but being at Ardroy makes me want to do this all the time, even when I at home". That will do very nicely!
#johnmuiraward
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First photos of
@MountfleuriePS
&
@PittencrieffPS
's learning & adventure are on our Flickr site already. Go to and to view. More will be uploaded by 5pm every evening
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Cheerio
@CapshardPS
! The bus left at 1100 sharp, school will update ETA in Fife as they make their way east. It will be quieter bus than on the way here.....
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Happy 50th Birthday Ardroy! We launched our appeal to rebuild Heron block today in Dunfermline. Big thanks to P7's from
@CommercialPS
&
@PittencrieffPS
for attending, plus
@FifeProvost
+ invited guests. Donate at
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Wow - even on a soggy day like today. you still get moments of wonder like this in nature. Children from
@DenbeathP
got very up close and personal with a Robin. Turn up sound to listen to their reactions.......
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Rain, Snow, Sun, Wind...... Every day is
#OutdoorClassroomDay
in Ardroy! Great partnership working with
#JohnMuirAward
@FifeEduTeam
,
@Stirling_ESOE
@lomondtrossachs
amongst others. See how we measure our impact at
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#fife
@BBCScotWeather
@lomondtrossachs
Torbain Primary making the best of untypical late April weather at Ardroy!
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Hello
@CapshardPS
- we're uploading the first batch of photos from today to our Flickr account just now. Find it at More photos will be added every evening at about 5pm
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Welcome to
@dysart_ps
and Kennoway PS! Just getting off the coach, lunch, then out to explore and learn :).
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Welcome to
@CarnegiePS
! All groups are starting to discover and explore through the
#JohnMuirAward
. Everyone is doing well despite the weather. A few pics from today can be found at
More will be posted every day between 4 and 5pm.
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Costa del Lochgoilhead today, in the heart of
@lomondtrossachs
. Perfect weather for
@TorbainPS
to be learning outside!
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That's
@CapshardPS
groups returning from session, the sun finally came out mid afternoon.! Groups now reviewing their learning from today and applying it to tomorrow. All of today's pics will be on Flickr soon.
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"If you want to see a rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain". Group B from Markinch PS discovered this today as they canoed in all weathers on Loch Goil in
@lomondtrossachs
. Andy their instructor got this cracking picture!
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Go team
@CapshardPS
! And full credit to
@MissFox___
for making it to the top of Jacob's Ladder at night. Great inspiration for the children. Turn up the sound.....
Teachers joining in the activities too!
@ArdroyOEC
"Go Miss Fox! Go Miss Fox!" 👏😁👍
#achievement
#proud
#TeamCapshard
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The sun's setting over Loch Goil at the end of an amazing day to be outside.... All groups now reviewing and applying their learning through the
#JohnMuirAward
to tomorrow and beyond.
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Jumping for Thursday! That's all
@CapshardPS
groups in after a stunning day to be outside & learning. All now reviewing the day, and also looking forward - how to implement the learning achieved in Ardroy back at school.
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How about some camera trap footage of 'Peanut' our resident Pine Marten to brighten your Wednesday? Recorded in Lochgoilhead, in
@lomondtrossachs
. It was stealing peanuts from our bird feeder. Cheeky!
@BBCSpringwatch
@WildlifeTrusts
@vincentwildlife
@ScotWildlife
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A stunning morning in
@lomondtrossachs
! We have 50 children all out learning, exploring & discovering through
#JohnmuirAward
today, four groups gearing up for a canoe day just now. Third pic shows why we aren't gorgewalking this week!
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Methilhill P7's all back from a cracking day out in
@lomondtrossachs
. Clear skies, snow on the top, lots of learning, even afloat. Sometimes
#WinterResidentials
are the most impactful!
@FifeEduTeam
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Welcome to
@buckhaven_ps
&
@MethilhillPS
- the coach is reversing in just now (at 1244) , lots of eager faces at the window! Weather's not bad either.....
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#fife
Welcome Donibristle P6's! Arrived at 1235. Off the bus, lunch, unpack & OUTSIDE!
#johnmuir
http://t.co/LiHBWLykTV
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Welcome to
@CapshardPS
& Lochgelly S PS, arrived about 1240, now having lunch before dorms, meeting instructors, then finally OUTSIDE!
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A braw day oot concludes for
@MethilhillPS
&
@buckhaven_ps
. Weather improved throughout the day :-) Standing on top of hills is a recurring theme it would appear.... More photos uploading to Flickr just now. Nightline & Ardroy Quiz after tea. Busy busy!
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The sun came out for
@CapshardPS
first full day. All are back on centre reviewing their day.
Group C photos are delayed and will be on Flickr tomorrow morning.
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We think that round thing behind the clouds is called 'The Sun' and it might appear later. All morning activities are underway for
@CapshardPS
- Grp C are tackling Jacobs Ladder, other offsite Sploshing, Canoeing, Adventuring....
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Need 15 seconds of chill time? Here's a video of Group D from
@Collydean_PS
heading off to explore a flat calm Loch Goil in
@lomondtrossachs
this morning.
Aaaand relax....
#WinterResidentials
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Autumn stillness & colours on Loch Goil in
@lomondtrossachs
this morning. Perfect place for learning through
#JohnMuirAward
!
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Ardroy stands with many other Scottish providers to support a Vision for the future of Residential Outdoor Education, available to all. More at Watch this short video from our partners
@children1st
to see why
@saveyouroutdoo1
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Welcome to
@donibristleps
who arrived on centre at 12:22. First stop, to the diner for some lunch!
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First school of the new academic year! Welcome to
@stjohnvianneyPS
, arrived about 1300, and now tucking into lunch of soup and rolls, then dorms, kit issue, and OUTSIDE!
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Snow is falling but nothing is stopping
@keltyps
from going out there today. All slept well, suiting and booting now ready for some outdoor learning.
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#fife
Welcome to Balmullo and Foulford PS - 67 excited children and snow on the hills. Lunch, then off to explore with their instructors!
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A stunning morning here in Loch Goil! Everyone's excited, and lots of opportunities to get wet today :D.
Happy
#johnmuirday
- it would have been his 180th birthday.
"Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.” - John Muir
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#fife
Welcome to Collydean PS, arrived 1245, now having lunch, Sun is shining- a good omen for rest of the week!?
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Its an Affy Bonny day out there - with the sun just coming up over the hills.
@keltyps
are raring to, plenty of snow for adventure ( & snowballs). Perfect day for learning in
@lomondtrossachs
!
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Cheerio
@DenbeathP
! The coach left Ardroy at 1105, our last school for 2019.
Time for a some staff training and a recharge but not long until we say hello to
@Collydean_PS
on the 6th of Jan!
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Costa del Lochgoilhead! It's a glorious day here in
@lomondtrossachs
, perfect for Cardenden & King's Rd PS to be out learning through the
#JohnMuirAward
. Overheard in the minibus this morning " This makes me want to out in nature more" . Result! 👍👍👍
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A lovely morning for
@MastertonPS
! All slept well & are heading out on Canoe Adventure days, Jacobs Ladder, Woodland Skills etc. Building confidence, resilience, all while learning & having fun!
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#fife
Welcome to Pitteuchar East & Ladybank PS. The sun is out, there's a dusting of new snow on the hills, and we have 65 excited kids!
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Welcome to
@CapshardPS
and St Leonard's Primary. The coaches arrived at 1220 - a quick intro chat , they're in lunch just now, then it's outside & learning!
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The fun, learning and adventures have started!
Capshard photos this week are at
Lochgelly South photos are at
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Welcome to Canmore PS - the coach arrived at 1225, and everyone's tucking into lunch. Aiming to have
@PitreaviePS
away on the same coach at 1255 - will tweet when they depart.
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Hello Cardenden PS &
@MethilhillPS
- welcome to a week of adventure and learning, and the forecast's not shabby either! Coach arrived at 1240, all now tucking into lunch before dorms & OUTSIDE!
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A bright and breezy morning on Loch Goil in
@lomondtrossachs
- lots of lovely autumn colours. Perfect for
@CommercialPS
to be out discovering & exploring for their
#johnmuiraward
. All slept well & raring to go!
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Welcome to
@buckhaven_ps
&
@MethilhillPS
The coach arrived at 1235, all now tucking into lunch before dorms and fire drill then outside to LEARN!
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Welcome to
@donibristleps
P7's - back for their second stay with us, this time working on Explorer level
#Johnmuiraward
. They arrived about an hour ago, lunch has been had now ▶ dorms ▶ fire drill ▶ OUTSIDE!
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End of great week with
@CapshardPS
- it's been lovely to have children back in Ardroy. Full credit to
@missfoxteaches
@MsThibert
& the rest of the teaching staff who gave so freely of their time to make it possible.
Well, final night
@ArdroyOEC
and what a week it’s been! P7 are currently completing their evening activities. So many memories made, which they can’t wait to share with everyone at home!
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Hello
@MastertonPS
- there's a load of pictures from today's learning & adventure already at We'll upload more to this link every evening about this time.
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Welcome to
@MastertonPS
, arrived at 1215. A week of BIG learning in the outdoors is underway!
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Grp H, between snow showers on top of the Steeple today in
@lomondtrossachs
A massive achievement for the
@BalfronPrimary
@KPSandNursery
& Strathblane PS children in the group. Building resilience through the
#JohnMuirAward
&
#WinterResidentails
!
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Another stunning day in Loch Goil - Balmullo PS went a bit further than usual and got this stunning photo looking north from Carrick Castle. Perfect conditions to be out exploring
@lomondtrossachs
for their
#JohnMuirAward
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First full day of adventuring and learning for
@HillofBeathPS
and Anstruther PS... plenty of smiling faces. Now time to review their day before dinner.
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Will this good weather ever end? That's
@MastertonPS
back from another day of learning in
@ExploreArgyll
- Canoeing, Seal Spotting, tackling Jacobs Ladder, visiting woodlands. All now reviewing their learning.
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Welcome to Anstruther PS and
@HillofBeathPS
- arrived at 1320, now having lunch before dorms, fire drill, then OUTSIDE!
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Welcome to Cardenden and Kings Rd PS - the bus arrived at 1230, they're tucking into lunch just now, then these bags are heading to dorms. Lovely spring like day - not often you see bags outside like this in Feb!
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More photos of
@CarnegiePS
learning through the
#johnmuiraward
are on Flickr now - Grp A & G will get uploaded later, once we've defeated the IT gremlin!
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Wow - children from
@MethilhillPS
were given the challenge of passing a wooden block across an imaginary void today. They managed 3.21 meters! Lots of teamwork evident as they prepare for our
@RobertsonTrust
sponsored
#DYW
themed residential in January
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Welcome back to
@donibristleps
P7's - here for their second week of learning via Explorer level
#JohnMuirAward
. They wasted no time in getting stuck in, photos from today are uploading just now to
More will get uploaded every evening at about 5pm
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Welcome to
@MountfleuriePS
&
@PittencrieffPS
- coach arrived at 1300, and cheerio to Balcurvie PS, departed on the same coach at 1323,
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Breakfast in Ardroy 😋 Hardly any snow here! Aiming to get Falkland away at 0930 & Commercial at 1100. Roads currently clear. Schools will advise ETA's in Fife. We're short staffed this a.m., so no more tweets today sorry.
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#fife
Welcome to Mountfleurie PS, arrived at 1255. Having lunch, then up to dorms and off outside to LEARN!
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Recipe for Conservation. Take 1 group of Cardenden PS children. Mix in
#JohnMuirAward
to enhance knowledge & understanding. Unleash group in Cormonachan Woods in
@lomondtrossachs
. Provide bushsaws. Remove invasive Rhododendron. Sit on fruits of labour!
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Welcome to
@keltyps
! The bus arrived at 12:39 with eager faces in the window and now everyone is having lunch.
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Hello
@CommercialPS
&
@PittencrieffPS
( &
@FifeProvost
!) - you might recognise some faces in this video of our launch last month. Thanks for coming along, and hope you enjoyed the 🎂 !
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Hello
@TorbainPS
- we're uploading pics from today just now, at We'll add more every evening - check after 5:15 pm and they should be online. It takes a while for all of them to upload!
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The wild weather forecast wasn't too wild after all today (so Grp A from
@Collydean_PS
stood under a waterfall ....), and everyone's back in, drying out & reviewing the learning from today. More photos uploading to Flickr just now at
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#fife
Welcome to Canmore & Hill of Beath PS. The start of our winter season, but it is still lovely and autumnal. Inspiring place to learn!
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Keeping their spirits up against the forces of nature this week,
@DenbeathP
were finally able to get out onto the water today.
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Tuesday concludes for
@CommercialPS
P7's - a full day of exploring, discovering and conserving wild places (that rhoddy never had a chance...) in
@lomondtrossachs
, all part of their
#JohnMuirAward
. Learning is being recorded in their log books just now, then Nightline tonight!
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Welcome to
@DairsiePS
and Kettle PS - both buses arrived in the last 20 minutes, our first school groups for 2021/22 . Bring it on!
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Welcome to Capshard PS, who arrived at 1230 sharp. Currently having soup and rolls. Child: "What kind of soup?" Answer: " Nice soup!"
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#fife
@PitreaviePS
arrived at 1215. Lunch now in progress, then... dorms ➡️meet instructor for the week ➡️ kit issue ➡️outside ➡️learn!
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Hello to Lynburn PS and
@WaroutPS
! The coach arrived at 1253, a quick welcome chat then it's lunch, settle in, fire drill and OUTSIDE! 🌞🌞🌞
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A morning commute across Loch Goil in
@lomondtrossachs
for one of our staff. Freezing fog, where's Ardroy gone !?
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It's a bit of a driecht day out there, but
@buckhaven_ps
&
@MethilhillPS
are made of tough stuff! All slept well, now booting and suiting for a day of learning outside, Here's a wee tour of whiteboards for our plans.....
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Welcome to Killearn & Strathblane Primary Schools. Coach arrived at 11:25.
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#fife
Welcome to King's Road PS, all set for a week of fun, learning and adventures as they work on their
#JohnMuirAward
:).
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Welcome to
@TorbainPS
P7's! Arrived at 1245, quick intro chat to set the scene, and now having lunch. Oh, its raining....🌧️🌧️☔️
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Beast? What beast? Another day of adventuring concludes for Commercial and Falkland, everyone out learning in the snow & even beach cleaning for their
#JohnMuirAward
. All warming up now. West was best today!
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A barn owl! Spotted by Grp D from Kennoway PS today. Awe & Wonder for nature in
@lomondtrossachs
, what's not to like? Tx Miss Gilbert for sharing :-)
@RSPBScotland
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Welcome to
@PortmoakPS
(here to work on their
#JohnMuirAward
) and
@East_WemyssPS
. Both arrived at 1300, now enjoying lunch, then soon outside & learn! Aiming to have Kennoway and Dysart away on same bus in 15 mins.
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Hello
@lynburnPS
- some pics of today's learning at Ardroy are at . Here's one of the team before they tried out their raft on Loch Goil. More to follow at 5pm (ish) tomorrow.
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#fife
Welcome to Buckhaven and Denend PS. Arrived at 1245, now finishing lunch, dorms, kit issue, OUTSIDE! Weather currently nice too 😀
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We had 70 children off site and adventuring today! Here's a few pics of the hose down before reviews and applying all the week's learning to the future,
@CapshardPS
through
@jasschools
& St Leonard's through
#JohnMuirAward
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And cheerio to
@PittencrieffPS
and
@FoulfordPS
. The coach departed at 1325 sharp. Lots of happy smiling faces waving goodbye as they left!
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Welcome to
@Collydean_PS
! The bus is backing in just now. A quick intro chat, then lunch and off outside to Learn!
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Morning! Both
@InverkeithingPr
&
@NQueensferryPS
are raring to go with their
#JohnMuirAward
learning this morning. It's a bit overcast, but winds are light, its dry & some snow on the tops. Lots of groups exploring Loch Goil by canoe today.
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