Quotes
What the kids thought
Here’s a sample of the feedback received from the schoolchildren:
"This is the best trip we have ever been on”
Niall of Woods Primary School, Magherafelt
"For goodness sake.....why would people kill tigers in the Harapan forest”
Danielle of Woods Primary School, Magherafelt, referring to the Sumatra Rainforest
"I really enjoyed taking photos outside of all the trees and animals"
Niall of Ballylifford Primary School, Cookstown
"This is brilliant fun.....and it's not hard"
Liam of St Mary’s, Magherafelt, referring to constructing the Tree of Life
"I enjoyed planting trees down by the river. It was great digging the holes and squelching in the mud in our welly boots”
Cassie of Ballylifford Primary School, Cookstown
"I loved the haunted person of the forest in the story Seamus told us in Dean Swift's cottage. My friend was so scared he had to go to the toilet"
Ross of Donaghey Primary School, Dungannon
And what the teachers thought . . .
"This has been one of the most worthwhile days for our pupils, both for fun and creative learning. A truly fabulous day"
Teacher from Cookstown Primary School, Cookstown
"That was a unique and wonderful experience; something
my pupils have never experienced before"
Teacher from St Teresa’s Primary School, Omagh