As part of our school ‘traditions’ the P7’s get to choose how they would like to spend their last morning in Raasay Primary. This year was no exception with our P7 pupil choosing an ‘I’m a Celebrity’ themed last day. This was a take on the popular TV show with it being an ‘I’m a P7 Get me out of Here’ event. Before the events kicked off, all pupils started the day with a film which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. After break, the boys had lots of fun challenging the P7 to some of the dishes linked to our Christmas show – Pirates of the Hebrides. Dishes included: ‘Sea Wolf Seonaidh’s Fish Bones in an Octopus Jus’, ‘Peasan’s Bird Poo’, ‘Pirates’ Grog’, ‘Cailleach Liath’s Snot’ and the last course being ‘Eye, Eye Captain’ . These dishes were made up of a variety of foods that would challenge the palate, however, our Captain took them in his stride and, despite, ‘getting them down the hatch’ it is safe to say that he wouldn’t be going for seconds! There is little doubt that he challenged himself and surprised his fellow crew with his attitude and resilience to each dish.

The next part of his choice for the morning involved getting extremely wet (and not just with the weather!) – all the boys donned their wetsuits and spent the rest of the morning on the soapy slip-slide – organised by parents. The bubble machine was in full swing despite the wind and great fun was had by all.

After a quick dry off and change, everyone sat down to a much-needed hot lunch. There wasn’t an anchovy or octopus on sight for this (thank goodness!). As part of the P7 last day, pupils in P7 get to choose what they would like for their last lunch. This year’s choice was burger and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The day ended with our P7 being presented with a school year book, which documented our P7’s journey from Nursery through to the end of P7. There was time to reminisce and look back with laughter and fondness at the pictures before ringing the bell for the last time this year. There was the traditional P7 bumps and a small ‘Guard of Honour’ at the gate for our P7 as he left for the last time as a pupil of Raasay Primary. It has been a wonderful year and we wish him all the best on the next part of his journey.

“Thank you to everybody who supports our school throughout the year and special thanks to all Staff, Parents and the wider community – wishing everyone a wonderful summer.” Mrs Wilma Duncan, HT