East Ayrshire Saxony link

I have been on holiday but am back now and I need consent forms back from some of the Scottish participants. I must have them by the end of this week to enable me to do all the paperwork!

The weather in Scotland has not been very good since May! Fingers crossed for some better weather in August

I’m Kay and I will be leading the summer camp. I have been involved in the Saxony link since the start way back in 2000. I have been on the last 3 summer camps and I am really excited about this one. It will be lovely to see again some of those who were in Saxony last September. You can read about it in the archives on the right hand side bar! You’ll also see the posts from the camp at Dolphin House in August and September 2006.You can also see the photos under “2006 photos”.  The Dolphin House is tucked away at the bottom of the cliffs in the grounds of Culzean Castle. It is a beautiful situation!

Why don’t you say hello to the group in German or in English by clicking on comments below?

East Ayrshire has a long standing link with the school area of Bautzen in Saxony in the eastern part of Germany near the Polish and Czech borders.

This year it is our turn to host the Saxony summer camp for students aged 14 – 17. It will take place towards the end of the school holidays from Monday 11th August (afternoon) to Sunday 17th August (after breakfast).

7 girls and 3 boys aged 16-17 and 3 female teachers from Saxony will be coming to join 10 of our pupils and teachers to live and join in activities at an outdoor centre, the Dolphin House in the grounds of Culzean Castle in a stunning location right on the shore.

It will be staffed by East Ayrshire teachers of German, East Ayrshire outdoor learning staff, and Dolphin House outdoor learning staff. The programme will include outdoor activities such as canoeing, cycling, orienteering plus media activities eg filming and podcasting. Of course we will take our visitors for some tourist activities too.

Last year 10 of our pupils from S4 – 6 went to Bad Muskau in Saxony. The younger pupils who are still at school are eligible to join this trip as well.  3 pupils they met there will be coming over, namely Robert, Sandra and Vera along with Frau Annette Emmrich.

We are looking for new participants who are willing to participate in outdoor activities plus would be sociable and mix with the other students and try out their German. There may be a possibility that you can go on a return trip to Saxony next summer if we are able to get funding for such a trip.

The cost to Scottish pupils would be £100 inclusive of full board, transport, equipment, tuition, and any entrance fees which is less than half of the actual cost.

Due to flight availablity the camp will be from the afternoon of Monday 11 August to after breakfast on Sunday 17 August!

der Sommerlager findet dieses Jahr im August im Dolphin House statt und zwar vom Sonntag 10. bis Samstag 16.

The summer camp takes place this year at the Dolphin House in August from 10th to 16th.

Einzelheiten folgen bald!

Details coming soon!

Der Marcus ist neulich in Schottland angekommen. Ihr werdet ihn bald wieder sehen!

Marcus and Ivo will be in Scotland next week and I hope they will be able to visit both schools on Wednesday. Keep reading for more information!

I have left the DVDs at Cumnock Academy and Grange ones can be uplifted from Woodstock Centre.

I am still looking for 3 helmets!!!!!

This is the article which appeared in the local press in Weißwasser. The reporter came and spoke to the press group – Derek and Sandra!

The DVDs are ready at last. WIll get them to you soon!

I got 3 helmets from Mr Wilson yesterday. Whose are missing? Can you give  them to him on Monday?

I have  send the photo DVD for duplication so should have them soon.

It would be lovely to see Marcus and Ivo when they are over. I will be in touch, Marcus.
Happy birthday Melissa on Tuesday!

Kelsey, I see you are off to France tomorrow. Have a great trip!