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• Shannaghmore 2017 Day 2

  Tue 28 Feb 2017
  On Tuesday the weather deteriorated greatly and after a breakfast of cereal and toast the groups prepared for their first activity of the day. As in the previous day one group went bouldering in very trying conditions. This group were incredibly brave battling their way up the river against the elements. The other groups rotated to take on the high rope/low rope course and a combination of archery, orienteering and adventure walking. Lunch was a healthy portion of spaghetti bolognese or cottage pie which was eaten in double quick time. After lunch there was another adventure walk activity with some interesting twists in the area of learning how to survive in the wild by making a fire and indeed one group actually managed to do it. Tea was pork chop, peas and roast potatoes followed by a delicious cup cake dessert and this brought us up to the notorious nightline activity which requires the children to be blindfolded whilst navigating a route through the forest. This was a real challenge for the group but they handled the adversity admirably. A quick bite of supper and the kids were in bed for 9.15pm. They were very tired and ready for sleep.

• Shannaghmore 2017 Day 1

  Mon 27 Feb 2017
  On Monday 27th February 36 intrepid P6 pupils headed off to Shannaghmore Outdoor Pursuits Centre for three days of activity. The group left Tandragee at approximately 9.40am and arrived at sunny Newcastle just before 11am. A quick health and safety session taking account of fire alarm procedures and centre rules was followed by a gathering up of equipment and clothing. A quick lunch of bacon roll, omelette, salad and chips was polished off quickly before the groups got ready for their first activity. As the weather was great and the water temperatures quite mild for the time of year one group headed off 'Bouldering' whilst another group went on the high and low ropes course. The final group got wet and mucky on an adventure walk. After a quick shower and change the groups returned to the centre for a tea of chicken pie, carrots and potatoes followed by a dessert of meringue and fresh cream. The final action this evening was a beautiful moonlit walk by torchlight along Murlough beach with the stars out in their full glory. A quick stop for supplies at the local garage, toast and juice for supper and ready for bed at 9.45pm. Lights were out by 10.00pm for 36 very tired pupils.  The kids were great and had a really enjoyable day.

• Mr McDonald

  Tue 14 Feb 2017
  Unfortunately, Mr McDonald the school caretaker, will be leaving us towards the end of February to join Markethill HS. Mr McDonald has been a wonderful member of staff who has made a larger than life contribution to school. He will be greatly missed by staff and pupils but we wish him well as he undertakes this new journey in his life. Mrs Ryans will be acting caretaker until a new building supervisor is appointed.