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Arrival in Wales

IMG_0230.jpgAfter a long journey, Grade 5 students arrived at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales! We passed beautiful Welsh countryside along the way and saw lots of animals including horses, rabbits, cows and many, many sheep! Upon arrival we were shown to our home for the next four days: the Eco-Cabins.

IMG_0135.jpgThese cabins are powered by alternative energy including wind and solar power. We then went on a hike through the woods to an overlooking point where we could see the whole centre.

We also met our guides for the next few days, Dierdre and Christine. Have a look at some photos and journal entries from our first exciting day at CAT!

IMG_0148.jpg"...When we actually got to CAT, we went to our rooms and got settled in. I share a room with Daphni and Lily. Then we went for a walk to get to know the place. We trudged up the steep hill but the view was rewarding. You could see on and on. It was very beautiful. We also saw a reservoir. After dinner we had a lovely time at the playground outside...I feel very content." -Milena

IMG_0161.jpg"...We went on a long hike and saw many sites like the river, which they get water from. Then we climbed to the very top, it was a great view that only the people up there could see. We were so high it felt like we were flying! When we came down we walked on slate and as we walked down we all made different sounds on the pieces of slate...After dinner we got to play on the most awesome playground in the world..." Caroline

IMG_0132.jpg"...The solar panels are really cool and the turbines too. There are a lot of mountains...I felt happy and excited because I was the first person in my family to be in Wales and as well because I was with my friends."-Marc

"When we got here we set ourselves up. We got a tour around the centre with some amazing sights..."
-Alexander

"When we were all settled in we went on a hike. I felt free and the air was so fresh and it was very different to the air in London. The moutains and the hills were beautiful with the shining green grass." -Ayaka

"I saw many panels used to get energy from the sun to heat the water and light the lights. They are called solar panels." -Aidan

"...I am happy because I thought our surroundings would be tall buildings, factories, streets and cars. But we are surrounded by nature, lovely nature." -Lilly R
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6 Comments

Alexander's Mom Sep 16, 2009 4:45 PM

How did you manage to get all the sun? It rained and rained in London yesterday. Looking good Grade 5!!

Helen O'Donoghue Sep 16, 2009 8:32 PM

Dear Grade Five

You look as if you are having an amazing time and learning so much!

I love reading your reflections and am looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back to school.

I really like the cabins.

Have a great day tomorrow, I look forward to reading some more!

Enjoy the learning days,
Miss O'Donoghue

Sally Gordon-Booth Sep 17, 2009 10:26 AM

Dear Grade Five,

How wonderful to be able to see your photos and read all about your new experiences.

You all look like you are having a fabulous time in the great outdoors and enjoying such a contrast to London life.

Thanks for keeping us posted!

Sally (Alexandra's Mum)

Wendy Szuch Sep 19, 2009 7:32 AM

Dear Grade 5,

It's so nice to see you all again! It looks like you had a great time in Wales! I love your reading blog and being able to visualize what you were doing every day!

The great outdoors is awesome! Enjoy! I miss you all!

Hope to run into you soon,
Wendy Szuch

Alexander Menegas Sep 24, 2009 4:55 PM

This thing was really cool! The eco-cabins were cold and the food was meat-free, but apart from that, I would highly recommend this trip, if you are in grade 4 or under.
Alexander Menegas

Alya Sep 25, 2009 4:01 PM

Hi, im Alya from Bombay I am one of Leah's best friends and hope she's having a great time. oh and Leah if your reading this I really really miss you and i really want you to come back, I hope your having a great time in your new school and hope your making best friends much better then us so have fun!!!
Alya

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