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Isle of Wight- Day 3 What a wonderful, busy day we've had exploring the Island! We got up bright an early for a delicious breakfast at PGL then headed out for a boat trip around The Needles. The sea was very choppy to begin with but the children enjoyed the ride and were very impressed with the landscape around us. After a steep climb back up the cliff, the children enjoyed a well- deserved picnic together and then got to spend their money in the shops. Sweets, sweets and more sweets! Wish us luck for bed time. Speaking of sweets, the children then went to a sweet manufacturer and witnessed boiled sweets being made. We were all somintreagued by the process of making pear drops from scratch. The children even got to try the finished product, which was still nice and warm. Delicious! This afternoon, we headed to Sandown Beach for paddling and games. The sea was quite warm so some children were braver than others and went right in. With Sandy toes and soggy clothes, we headed for a hot meal in the dining room and now the children are in the process of showering. There's sand absolutely everywhere. One child even commented, "I think I've brought the whole beach home in my leggings." The children have the choice between a cosy night in or a huge game of 'capture the flag' this evening. I don't know where they get their energy from. All children have been impeccably behaved throughout the trip and even a member of the public stopped us and commented on their excellent behaviour in Allum Bay. She said she couldn't believe how calm, well-mannered and kind the children were. We witnessed lots of acts of kindness today: children buying staff small presents, others offering their spare change so their friend could buy gifts for their loved ones, offers of help with heavy bags and some even lent their spare clothes to their friends, who were cold. Each and every child has shone today and we couldn't be prouder.

June 29 at 6:17 PM

Woodlands Primary School

June 29 at 6:17 PM