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‘Our week of action’

Trip was full of activities

- Leona Greenan

Excited primary seven pupils from Woodside Primary travelled to Lockerbie Manor for their annual residentia­l trip.

All 52 of the children participat­ed in loads of new activities over the week.

The trip was a resounding success with the youngsters thoroughly enjoying mountain biking, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, hill walking, crate stacking, fencing, orienteeri­ng, zip wiring and high-rope walking – to name but a few!

And the fabulous experience was rounded off with a final evening at a camp fire, complete with very loud, silly songs and toasted marshmallo­ws.

Every child fully participat­ed in all the activities, giving every challenge a go.

School pupil Emma Kennedy, from room 15, said: “I thought Lockerbie Manor was amazing. I enjoyed every minute and it was an incredible experience.

“My all-time favourite activity was the blind trail, even though I came out covered in mud from head to toe!”

Fellow pupil Isla Hutton of room 16 added: “Lockerbie Manor has been one of the best experience­s of my life. I enjoyed every activity and tried new things I never dreamed I would do.

“The instructor­s helped me conquer my years and encouraged me to do different activities.”

A school spokespers­on said: “Every child fully participat­ed in all the new activities, giving every challenge a go. The school was extremely proud of their excellent behaviour, positive attitudes, manners, friendship and team work. They were a real pleasure to take away!”

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Amazing timethe excited Woodside Primary School pupils on their recent retreat to Lockerbie Manor

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