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Adventure CCF in

outcome as P7 exercise 007

take learning to drill

the outdoors The Army section of the CCF

P7 pupils chose adventure activities enjoyed a fantastic weekend of
to complete in half classes. Between glorious weather at the school’s
them, they covered gorge walking in outdoor centre at Bridge of Orchy.
Balquhidder, canoeing on Loch Ard, Exercise 007 was designed to
mountain biking around Callendar Estate develop leadership and foster
and coasteering in Elie. As well as being teamwork. Cadets undertook a
series of mental, physical, skill
a great day out, good class bonding and challenges – it was a bit like The
expanding comfort zones, P7 also used Crystal Maze, only CCF-style! The
the day to guide their creative writing. exercise was a great opportunity
Mr Alex Weir-Addie for the staff to get to know and
work with the Cadets in a laid-
back atmosphere; to see their
strengths and weaknesses and to
formulate plans for their further
training and development. The
cadets attested to having great
fun. It gave them a great sense
of being part of something. Being
part of a unique team and learning
‘soft’ life skills – so important and
under-rated in today’s society
– stands them in great stead for
their future, no matter what they
choose to do.

Captain Malcolm Hawkins

Artists inspired poetry. The experience was made
even more memorable by the constant
by peaceful torrential rain and a large branch nearly
stopping us from getting back. Overall
Pentland haven the trip not only benefitted our own
artwork, but also brought the class
Little Sparta is a garden in the together.
Pentland Hills, which is home to the
Phoebe Nelson and Al Williams (S6)
beautiful sculptures created by Ian
Hamilton Finlay. Set up by himself
and his wife, the garden pays homage
to the sea and its fishing fleets, our
relationship to nature, classics, the
French Revolution and the Second
World War.
Visiting the garden with our S6
Advanced Higher Art and Design class
was an opportunity to be inspired by
the works that bring together art and

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