Despite Mother Nature’s best efforts to put them off their stride, over 100 children  had a fantastic and busy weekend. They were not put off by the cold weather and, although some events were moved indoors, they really enjoyed the variety of activities. Old time favourites such as ‘pass the parcel’, ‘musical chairs’ and other silly tag games were greeted with reminiscent smiles and laughter by the older children and with delight by the younger children. On Saturday evening, the senior boys settled in to watching Britain’s Got Talent or I Robot, a film with Will Smith. The senior girls enjoyed some ‘me time’ with Mrs Whithear and Miss Stewart, developing their own home made fruit face masks, painting their nails and spending time chatting and enjoying each others’ company.

An array of activities after Mass on Sunday included baking fairy cakes for tea, swimming, games in the sports hall, playing on Fortress Farleigh, face painting and arts and crafts. In the afternoon, some chose to go to the cricket nets or play tennis, others joined in with the kite flying, rocket making, games in the woods and organised games of rounders and cricket. The highlight of the afternoon for all the senior children was, of course, revising and working for an hour before supper!