Ardres 2013: Thank you

The weather did a marvellous impression of November from Tuesday to Thursday, but the children did an even better impression of indestructible and irrepressible Britishness and paid no attention, which was very impressive.  There is a new site manager, Malcolm (far right in photo), at Ardres this year, who has put in a great deal of work to tidy up the site and improve the facilities, bringing in new kayaks, kata-kanus (a sort of catamaran canoe with a sail  -  an excellent introduction for children) and a climbing wall, so many thanks to him.  The team of instructors was very good;  they were keen and positive throughout and we have a lot to thank them for, too.  Also, of course, the unforgettable Kevin, the bus driver.

Mr Edlin and Mrs Liley worked tirelessly to look after the children and organise them during the week and I would like to thank them for giving up their holiday and working so hard.  I must also add that my technician, Mr Bates, has put in a lot of work behind the scenes in the last few months to help me with the administration of the trip, which was very much appreciated.

Finally, of course, I must thank the parents for being so positive and supportive and the children for being fantastic throughout the week.  We were astonished by their achievements and it has been an absolute pleasure to take them away and see them having such a good time whilst developing in so many ways.

I will put up an album of a small selection of photos in the next few days.