Year 5 investigate Llandudno

Year five set off for Llandudno. They were on a mission to investigate the town and compare their findings with Oswestry. In order to make a full and thorough investigation there was an overnight stay at Llandudno Hostel which allowed the team to make excellent use of their time.

Arriving at 10:30 they set to work immediately. Everyone impressed Mrs Lentink with their enthusiasm. Amongst other activities the morning was spent exploring ‘Happy Valley’ – where Mr Arnott insisted all eighteen should lie down in Llandudno for a memorable group photograph – even though he had to walk to the pier to capture the entire shot. We then took stock of Mostyn Street, making a detailed survey of services and shops. Plenty of work completed we headed for the hostel where we signed in and were made to feel very welcome. After all the sea air a hearty tea was enjoyed by all. However, there wasn’t much time to rest, an evening stroll down to the beach for football, cricket and  plenty of work with mud pies, left everyone exhausted, rather muddy and wet, but in cheerful spirits.

We returned to the hostel in time to write up diaries, share some memories and finally snuggle down for a good night’s sleep – or so we thought -

Day two and some remarkably wide awake Year five pupils managed to be up and ready for action.

Our day was focused upon exploring the Great Orme and, with the weather on our side, we certainly took advantage of the area. Group photos were taken from the top where we all managed to find our bearings.  A first attempt at detailed field sketches proved what an observant team we had.  Finally, for a memorable time there was a quiet hush over the group as we wrote poems to capture the atmosphere. Upon descent the group were set the challenge of writing ‘Bellan 2012’ on the hillside . This was made using limestone from the old quarry and we successfully left our mark alongside many other visitors to the area. Great team work impressed all of the teachers and I am sure it will become an annual task.

A busy afternoon enabled teams of pupils to set their own challenge quiz for opposing teams. Each group created a super selection of questions and once again there was an impressive effort from all.

The final half hour was spent searching for the best souvenirs along the pier where Mr Arnott managed to obtain some excellent bargains for his ‘A team.’

A smooth journey home meant we arrived just in time to hand some justifiably tired but cheerful pupils back to parents.

A sincere thank you to Mrs Bound and Mr Arnott for their energy and enthusiasm. Well done Year five, great team work and splendid geographers.

A special mention must go to Laurie Bowen, whose super effort with all of his work was noted throughout the trip, and to David Villafane who came on the trip after only one day at Bellan House – I’m sure that must be a record breaker!

Mrs Lentink