The Team

My photo
Judith MacLeod , Kirsty Ewen, Chloe Macloed,Lauren Scott, Caitlin Connors, Danielle Jack, Lyndsey Johnston,Mark Bain, Duncan Strath, Dayne McDonald, Ryan Asher, Callum Ross. Staff : Sheena McGillivary, Elizabeth McDonald, Calum Maclennan

Tuesday 17 June 2008

Welcome to the Nairn/Malawi 2008 Blog site

Welcome to the Nairn/Malawi 2008 Blog site

64 comments:

Nairn Academy Dreams & Teams said...

Welcome to The Nairn Academy Dreams & Teams Page - we will attempt to update this daily during our trip. Please feel free to leave a message.

I Maxwell said...

All the pupils and staff at the school have been very impressed with your dedication and hard work in preparing for this exchange. Very best wishes for the success of the trip.
Hope you can post lots of pictures as the trip progresses.

Mark Bain said...

Hi can't wait till tomorrow as we have all been looking forward to this trip for months and months!!

Nairn Academy Dreams & Teams said...

THE DREAMS & TEAMS ITINERARY

MON 23RD JUNE
TRAVEL NAIRN-ABERD-JO'BURG- MALAWI
TUES 24TH JUNE
TRAVEL JO'BURG - LILONGWE MALAWI
WEDS 25TH JUNE
FOLLOW MALAWI STUDENT AT SCHOOL & HOME. SPEND TIME WTIH HIV CLUB. VISIT VILLAGE
THURS 26TH JUNE
DELIVER SPORTS LEADER AWARD - BOYS
VISIT LOCAL VILLAGE
FRI 27 JUNE
DELIVER SPORTS LEADER AWARD - GIRLS
SAT 28TH
DAY AT LAKE MALAWI WITH MALAWIAN PEERS
SUN 29TH
LAKE MALAWI - R&R
MON 30TH
BOTH GROUPS WILL INTRODUCE EACH OTHER TO NEW SPORTS - DANCES & FITNESS TESTING
TUES 1 JULY
SPORTS FESTIVAL
WED 2 JULY
SPORTS FESTIVAL - VISIT ORPHANGE & PRIMARY SCHOOL
THURS 3 JULY
HEALTH FAIR - FITNESS TESTING - AIDS AWARENESS
FRI 4TH JULY
SCOTTISH/MALAWIAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION
SAT 5TH JULY
VISIT DEDZA POTTERY
SUN 6TH JULY
LIWONDE NATIONAL PARK - BOAT SAFARI & CONSERVATION PROJECT
MON 7TH JULY
VISIT MULANJE MISSION HOSPITAL,FOMO ORPHANGE & YOUNG OFFENDERS POLICE PROJECT
TUES 8TH JULY
VIST PAMET RECYLING PROJECT & CRAFT STALLS
WEDS 9TH JULY
BLANTYRE- JO'BURG - LONDON
THURS 10TH
LONDON - ABERDEEN - NAIRN!!!!!!!!!
FRI 11TH - STAY IN BED ALL DAY ;0)

Emma S said...

How is it going? Good luck. Calum the Fort is still strong!

Emma S said...

Just to let you know that we had a staff sing a long today and raised £120 to be donated to Dreams and Teams. Pupils were great support. staff did not sing too bad

Unknown said...

Chloe
Glad to hear you all arrived safely.
Have a great time
Evelyn & Mum

siobhan ross said...

I hope that you all woke refreshed this morning after a good nights sleep and that the sun is now shining bright for you. Here in Nairn it is chucking it down!!!

There is a great photo of you all in todays 'Nairnshire'. I hope that you will be able to post lots of pictures to keep us updated.

Take care and keep well

jamie said...

hey all hows is it going see you have the sun and we have heavt rain lol miss you jamie

siobhan ross said...

Loving the pictures......keep them coming!

Vince said...

Hey guys... Jealous doesn't come into it! Keep up great work and pictures, good luck with the Sports Leaders work today/tomorrow... Coaching Highland's best wishes too!

Vince

John said...

Very impressed that you're finding time to post photos and so on, in the midst of a busy schedule.

Hope you're going to train them to toss the caber.

Claire Ross said...

Hi Guys,
Hope all is going well in Malawi! Rather jealous. Loving the photos, so keep them coming. Keeps the Mums and Dads all happy!!
Enjoy yourselves.
Claire
xXx
P.S. Cal, ur bed is really comfy!! hahaha

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Vince said...

Great pics-keep em coming, hope the DCL in Nairn helped with ideas. Well done to all!!! Nice CH T-Shirts... and Guchi sunglasses! Our thoughts are with you..
Good luck with the ladies Sports Leaders course today!

Viv Scott said...

Fantastic photos let's us get a taster of what it's like for you guys. Well done on the sports leaders awards and praise indeed from Elizabeth we are very proud of you all. Not sure about all this crowds coming to see you just dont expect this treatment on your return!!lol
Enjoy your day at the lake tomorrow.

Asher said...

bRyan you are cruel, I hope Mr Maclennan gets you back (he he he), all the photos you have put on today are just fab. Hope you have a great time at lake malawi on saturday. Love to you all. xx

Unknown said...

Pics are fab and keep them coming. What an experience for you guys! Enjoy your time at the lake and look forward to blog update on yur return. Love to you all and keep up the good work!

Jen xx

Lodgehill Clinic Girls said...

You're all doing such a great job. Everyone back home is very proud of you all. Keep up the good work. We're loving all your photos!

GIFT said...

Hey People!
Gift Here & Chrissie & Patrick
It was so nice havin you at Dinner with us we were so delighted. Hope you are going to enjoy Mulanje & Blanyre. you were wonderful. Hope some day we will also visit Scotland & we will meet you loving and warm people. Enjoy the warm heart of africa now. L8r

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GIFT said...

Hi again
For all you who would like to stay in touch, you can E-Mail me at : gnagauma@hotmail.co.uk or send me a msg at any of these profiles of mine Facebook, hi5 & Tagged.com just search for Gift Ngauma. Have a gr8 trip back home Nairn Academy Students & Special Thanks to Sheena you've been great. Hope You will enjoy Mulanje & Blanytre respectivly.

Unknown said...

Cant start to imagine how you must have all felt today, have a tear in my eyes looking at the photos. Proud of you all!

Jen xx

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Sports fest - day 2

Sports fest - day 2
taking some time out

Sports festival- day2

Sports festival- day2
Co-Op supporting D&T''s

Sports Fest - day 2

Sports Fest - day 2
Volley ball - Callum

sports fest - day 2

sports fest - day 2
volleyball - Caitlin

Sports fest - day 2

Sports fest - day 2
Volleyball Team

Sports festival

Sports festival
making team colours

The sports festival

The sports festival
making team colours

Sports Festival

Sports Festival
introducing girls cricket

One for Jamie!!

One for Jamie!!
Thanks for the gloves

Dinner in High Places

Dinner in High Places
with Chrissie (Deputy Commissioner of Police) & Patrick (husband)

Your banter has been officially stamped Dire!!

Your banter has been officially stamped Dire!!
I just love Malawi

Lindsay

Lindsay
home from home

The three musketeers

The three musketeers
hot or what

Girl Power

Girl Power
make sure you get our good side

Chloe & The Waterboy

Chloe & The Waterboy
what would we do without him

I'm Rich

I'm Rich
how many kwacha???

Jo Burg Airport

Jo Burg Airport
Our role model "not"

The Staffroom

The Staffroom
Teachers in the making

Duncan

Duncan
This is the life

Vince says do this.....

Vince says do this.....
Delivering Sports Leaders the Coaching Highland way !!

"Miss Scott" in action

"Miss Scott" in action
listen girls I am sure we can sort this school out

Mark, Duncan, Ryan & Lindsay

Mark, Duncan, Ryan & Lindsay
Hi Mum

Heuglins Lodge

Heuglins Lodge
welcome back

Chipasula secondary school

Chipasula secondary school
I'm missing my brothers

Chipasula Secondary school

Chipasula Secondary school
first day at school

Coaching Highland in Malawi

Coaching Highland in Malawi
Dya like this one Vince??

Mark posing

Mark posing
Hi mum bet you thought they were never gona put decent photo of me on this website - more to follow

Rotary Club Recognition

Rotary Club Recognition
without the support this trip would have been impossible

Heuglins Lodge

Heuglins Lodge
Just arrived

Boys sports leaders award

Boys sports leaders award
Spot the sponsors logos!!

Sports Leaders

Sports Leaders
Callum in Action

Chloe

Chloe
static stretches the Malawi way

Eating out

Eating out
yummy

The Dream Team

The Dream Team
at Mama Mia's

Eating out...

Eating out...
..and having fun!!

eating out

eating out
greedy bunch!!!

Eating Out

Eating Out
at the end of a hectic day

It's well seen .......

It's well seen .......
..the school hols have started!!!

Asher in Action

Asher in Action
Ya Belter!!!!!!!!!

The British High Commission

The British High Commission
Duncan & Ryan - presenting Whisky Cake!!!

The British High Commission

The British High Commission
We were really there - might not get back thou

Chipasula secondary school

Chipasula secondary school
class of 2008

Coach Bain

Coach Bain
you hold it like this......

They wouldn't dare!!

They wouldn't dare!!
or would they????

They did

They did

Macleod the leader

Macleod the leader
got these men eating right out my hands

THe three wise monkeys hit the water

THe three wise monkeys hit the water
Callum, Ryan & Dayne at High Comm

Mark Converted

Mark Converted
I have to admit Mrs Mcd I do like this sports leader thing

Lauren - there more to this story

Lauren - there more to this story
do you think they know the same nursery rhymes as us??

Malawi Stampede

Malawi Stampede
Here guys have a balloon

Thank you madam

Thank you madam
mass excitement

The Village

The Village
crowds - just for us

The Village

The Village
Guy Ritchie I presume?

The village

The village
children stared in awe!!! ;0)

The Village

The Village
Friends

In black & white

In black & white
Kirsty in her element

The Village

The Village
new friends

The Village

The Village
Spot the strangers

The Village

The Village
some of the villagers had walked 10k to meet us!

In the village

In the village
most distinguished & high powered guests

The big Dance

The big Dance
Scarey or what?

The village

The village
very strange

Three little pigs.......

Three little pigs.......
at the house of straw

Team Photo

Team Photo
A few missing

Team photo

Team photo
Kirsty, Lauren, Judith