Twelve of RS took an outing to Knaresborough today. Thank you, Mr Carter, for taking us – in the school minibus – to the station, where we hopped aboard the train. We had magic tickets to “take us anywhere” but most seemed happy to stick with Knaresborough. When we arrived in Knaresborough, we wandered down the cobbles, noticing the chequer-board paint and a thatched cottage. At the bottom of the hill, we marvelled at the echoes produced when our voices bounced off the stones. A biscuit break was essential before we climbed the 117 steep steps up to the castle remains. The children wondered if the people in the rowing boats on the River Nidd were or knew Mr and Mrs Gumpy. Thank you to the lunchtime team for our delicious picnic, which we enjoyed on the grass before listening to the town crier talk about the history of Knaresborough castle. We sketched the castle ruins before playing ring games in the shade. Then, we ambled back down the steps for the moment we had all been waiting for: our ice lollies! Thank you very much to the adult helpers, who were able to join us. Children – you behaved impeccably and were wonderful ambassadors for our school. There will be more photos at the art celebration on Thursday 11th of July.