Monday 28 May 2012
Ollie with the Captain
After winning an 'It's a Knockout' competition led by an entertainer who is an ex-challoner pupil! Ollie and 4 friends were invited to the bridge to look at the controls and meet the Captain.
Guided tour of the bridge
The onboard entertainer Corin (crazycorin.co.uk) shows the competition winner Oliver Costello and four friends around the bridge of the ship. Corin was a pupil at Challoner 22 years ago and is now a children's entertainer. We reminisced about the teachers he remembers, which was easy as most of them are still there!
Walk on the Beach
After eating our lunch we take the opportunity to stroll along this lovely beach. The French are on the beach in force as it is a half day to celebrate Pentecost.
Pic Nic at the Beach
We take the opportunity to eat our lunch at Sword beach on the Normandy coastline. It's a beautiful day and the beach is full as its a half day in France to celebrate Pentecost.
Loading the Coach
Loading the Coach ready for departure. We are leaving the site at 10.30am French time. We are heading to a hypermarket and then the ferry. We will update our travel progress once we reach the UK.
Sunday 27 May 2012
Disco Time
Although a Disco is going on, most of the boys are not interested. Mr Cheung tries to tempt our group in for a boogie.
Les Escargot
After dinner a little French delicacy. Most of the boys have the courage to try a snail, although they did complain about the overwhelming taste of garlic.
Afternoon Canoeing
The sun has returned for our afternoon session. A wonderful afternoon of canoeing on the river.
Ferme des Chevres
Our morning activity was a visit to a goats cheese farm. The boys spent some time feeding the goats and then learned all about the making of goats cheese.
Sunday Morning Update
A little light rain during the night but it hasn't dampened our spirits. The order of the morning is Breakfast, a short Liturgy, then the Visit to a Goat's Cheese farm.
Saturday 26 May 2012
Wide Games
Evening Activities on the sports field. This picture is of a game called Spokes. Yup, we hadn't heard of it either, but it was very good.
Lunch
The winning group at Preparer Votre Manger. The groups were judged on value for money, nutritional value and style of presentation.
Market in Fougeres
In groups of six the boys have been tasked with buying food in the market to make their own lunch. They will be judged on what they come up with.
Friday 25 May 2012
Lights Out at 10.30pm
As those of you who dropped of your sons at Challoner this morning can testify, it has been a long day. we are attempting lights out at 10.30pm French time in order to make the 6.50am wake up call achievable.
The boys have been brilliant all day and have thoroughly enjoyed both the travel and the activities.
The boys have been brilliant all day and have thoroughly enjoyed both the travel and the activities.
Mini Olympics 2
Hula Hoop relay. Is this definitely an Olympic event. I was sceptical about shoe towers but this seems like too much fun to be a sporting event.
5.15 Departure
A coach full of weary travellers on their way to Normandy. They will return on Monday night, more content, but just as weary.
Thursday 24 May 2012
Packing for PGL
The weather forecast for Chateau du Tertre is looking very good indeed. Please still pack for all weathers just in case.
See you at 4.45am!
See you at 4.45am!
Thursday 3 May 2012
PGL Meeting
Many thanks to everyone who came to the meeting tonight. please check back when we are in France for more details and photos.
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