Scotland Week 2025

Eighty-four students and ten adults boarded the Euston–Glasgow train on Sunday morning, ready for yet another week of wonder and awe at the Loch Eil Outward Bound Centre. Despite the unusually mild forecast hinting at heavy rain and high winds, the approaching Storm Bram passed through with minimal impact.

Most of the seven Clans began their week with a Loch Dip, while the bravest chose to leap from the pier and follow the guide rope back to shore. Throughout the week, each Clan took turns experiencing the wide range of adventure activities on offer. Whether canoeing along the Caledonian Canal, abseiling in Glen Nevis, taking a night walk to the Harry Potter Bridge, or hiking to idyllic beaches, every group embraced their challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

Students were continually in awe of the spectacular landscapes surrounding the Lochs and Glens. From the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct to Jacob’s Ladder and the towering presence of Ben Nevis, the scenery inspired genuine wonder.

Many agreed that time spent far from screens and devices allowed their minds to fully absorb the natural beauty around them. One child commented that they felt smarter not having access to their phone, as they had to think for themselves.

We look forward to sharing more about our adventures with parents/carers at a special Scotland Assembly on Thursday 8th January at 9:15am.

A message from the Dulwich Wood Smartphone Free Childhood Parent Group:

🌲 *Festive tech without the stress + make a holiday pact*

As we all begin to turn our sights to the Christmas holidays, if tech is on the wish-list, consider simple devices (music players, cameras, e-readers, discman, landlines or basic phones) rather than full smartphones.

We’re supporting Smartphone Free Childhood so families can delay smartphones together and keep primary school childhood… childlike.

Over the break, connect with other parents in your class to agree a no-smartphones-in-primary pact for January.

We’d love you to join our Dulwich Wood Primary Smartphone Free Group:

WhatsApp and sign the pact (smartphonefreechildhood.org)

Well done to the Friends of Dulwich Wood on another successful school event! Particular thanks to Sarah, Carole and Larissa for your organisation & Mr Chris, and his team for all your hard work in preparing and cleaning up!