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The heat didn’t let up in Valkenburg today, and with temperatures reaching 27’, the children enjoyed the breath-taking views from the chairlift, followed by the thrill of the roller coaster ride on the toboggan run at ‘A Gogo’. Each child was able to choose his/her own speed with the brake, and slide down the mountain, where they then got the draglift back up to the starting point again. Once everyone had a turn, it was back down the mountain once more on the chairlift, to the town for some last minute shopping and much needed ice cream!
After lunch it was off to Kinderstad Heerlen for yet more adrenalin inducing action! Kinderstad, I am told, is like Indianaland times 10 – with dodgems, ball pits, rollercoasters, trampolines, etc. etc.
With an enormous appetite worked up, it was back to the hotel for tea, diary updates, and a final pack, before hitting the silent dance floor!!! With gifts of sunglasses and caps from the very generous Rico, the tireless children grooved to the silent beat! I will let them tell you more about that!!! The finale in the evening was a Congo, led by Rico, outside on the street! Sounds like yet another amazing day and a great end to a very successful trip!
Congratulations to Ms Seaton, Mr. Bradley, Mrs. Drysdale, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Tyrie for making Valkenburg 2016 such an amazing experience for the P.7 children. And well done children for your fantastic behaviour!
At 9am this morning everyone left for the 1½ hour journey to Europe’s largest Theme Park called ‘Efteling’. Efteling is a fantasy themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel where all the attractions are based on elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables and folklore. Needless to say, they all had an absolutely amazing time! Although it was a very warm, grey and humid day, this did not dampen their spirits or sense of adventure. In fact, many of the children displayed amazing feats of bravery as they attempted rides on rollercoasters for the very first time! One of the rides many embarked on was the brand new roller coaster called ‘The Baron’, which incorporates a vertical drop! Such was their courage today that some were given special ‘Awards for Bravery’!!!
Healthy eating was certainly not on the agenda, as they devoured chips and strange, but tasty, sausages – all washed down with doughnuts and fizzy drinks! After all this exceptionally ‘healthy food’ (!?) it was time to go onboard the ‘Pirate Ship’. Amazingly, no one was sick!!!
They returned this evening, exhausted yet elated, at 7.30pm. A long, but extremely successful day…
Another scorching day began with a trip to the swimming pool, where everyone had a splashing time going down the various slides, and experiencing the relaxing ‘Lazy River Ride’. As it was so hot today the outdoor pool was open, and, tricked by the adults into thinking it was as warm as the indoor pool, some of our very trusting children jumped into the freezing, cold water – needless-to-say their shrieks could be heard from afar! All good fun though, and if truth be told, a welcome relief from the heat of the sun!
In the afternoon it was off to Valkenier theme park, to enjoy the rollercoasters, dodgems, ghost train and last but certainly not least, the ice-creams and Slushies!!!
Having purchased a football this afternoon, it was then off to the park for football match.
As you can imagine, they are all now exhausted (as are the children!!!), so they are all crashed in front of the big screen, in their pyjamas, watching ‘Meet Dave’! I wonder how many will fall asleep before the end?!
Another fun packed day in Valkenburg!
After breakfast this morning everyone set off on what was yet another glorious, sunny day, to begin a very full itinerary. The first stop was to explore the caves, where they were also able to cool off. Next on the agenda was a shopping spree, where apparently some purchasing of gifts for home happened!! Before lunch they visited the War Cemetery, where the children’s behaviour was impeccable, as they walked quietly around, showing great respect.
Following lunch, the children thoroughly enjoyed walking from the Netherlands, into Belgium, and then into Germany - the famous point where the three countries meet!!! Having worked up a good appetite with all the walking they had done, chips and frankfurters were devoured by all for tea. The very full and exciting day was rounded off with a game of 10pin bowling this evening. All are now safely away to bed and looking forward to yet another fun-filled day!
Due to the Assembly Elections the schools will be closed for all pupils on Thursday 5th May. School is open on Friday 6th May.
On Friday 6th May the school will also have a non-uniform day for the PTA. £1 per child - no theme - just for fun!
Great work by all those who have made the most of the weather this week. In total we have had 163 cycles/scoots to school this week.
A special well done to P4 who are currently well in the lead to win the top year group prize.
Well done to P4D who had a total of 12 children cycling and scooting to school on Friday. Enjoy your cycling prizes.
Remember The Big Pedal continues next week with the start of P4 Cycle skills on Wednesday 27th April and The Big Pedal breakfast on Friday 29th April. Don't forget to come every day to get your cycling ticket and fill in your sheet at home to get house points!
Can we beat our amazing total of 163 in week 2?
Good luck
Mr Pinkerton
Monday 18th April sees the start of The Big Pedal. It runs from Monday 18th April to Friday 29th April. This is the largest inter-school cycling and scooting challenge that inspires pupils to choose two wheels for their journey to school. We will be competing against thousands of other schools right across the UK. Can we come out as the top cycling school in Comber?
Anyone from P4-7 can take part. Please return the reply slip on the note received in school to Mr Pinkerton if you want to take part at any time.
Important Information
Your child must have a bike or scooter that is in full working order.
Your child MUST wear a helmet when cycling- No helmet=no cycling.
All bikes and scooters MUST be locked up in the bike shed or bike pods.
The school can take no responsibility for any lost or damaged bikes.
Bikes and scooters should be brought home at the end of each day.
There are some great prizes on offer which are being supplied by Sustrans.
So why not take part in this great event. Keep safe if cycling.
Further information can be found on http://bigpedal.org.uk/
If you have any questions please come and see me.
Mr Pinkerton
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