Matthew and Rebecca do us Proud

Matthew Rooney and Rebecca Boardman did us proud at the Down District Council speech making competition at Strangford Road.  Our two delivered an excellent account of all the eco work at Shimna.  We didn't win this time, but our speeches were based on a huge range of  eco work done by our students themselves, rather than suggestions as to what other people should do.  We are very happy to lead by example.

Minnesota Red Squirrels

I kept hearing from Minnesota natives that they had the occasional red squirrel.  Well, I now have evidence of my own to indicate that the red squirrels they mean are really grey ones with a bit of hair dye.  It's hard to explain, but when you see them in the flesh, it is very obvious that those auburn creatures are clearly related to greys and not our delicate wee reds.  Not that I wish them any harm of course!