Cranedale
Day One
The annual year six trip to the Cranedale environmental studies centre began today. The children arrived at school bright and early carrying enough clothes to last a fortnight.
The journey to the centre was fairly uneventful, apart from an impromptu stop for the toilet at a garden centre. Unfortunately, a coach load of octogenarians had the same idea so there was a bit of a queue at the ladies.
We arrived at the centre just after eleven and were given a guided tour of the facilities and found our rooms. The children quickly unpacked and were then given a packed lunch consisting of a sandwich, crisps, cake and a variety of fruit.
Unlike previous years, we were met with bright sunshine. Sitting in the courtyard, eating our lunch, was most pleasant. Suntan cream and short trousers were the order of the day.
The afternoon activity was orienteering. The children were sorted into pairs and set off individually to find various markers around the site. This was a friendly competition which was eventually won by Remy and Isobel. Their team name was the “Royal Surfers” – No idea why?
Evening meal was served just after six. The food at Cranedale is always exceptional and tonight was no exception. Vegetable soup with a roll, jacket potatoes, sausage, beans, cheese and a cherry crumble.
During the day a few gaps in the children’s knowledge have become apparent. These were, of course, dealt with immediately but did provide a bit of light relief.
1. Someone who travels to work in a car is a communist.
2. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park is an acronym of Nymph.
3. Dubai is part of Europe.
I’m sure, as the week progresses, this list will lengthen ;)
Previous readers of the blog will be pleased to hear that the purple waterproof is back. Hopefully, it won’t be needed but you never know. Mr Britten has remembered his towel this time although Miss V has forgotten her waterproofs, sun cream, glasses etc. despite bringing four bags!
More tomorrow…
