Friday 14th June (doug.bad.kent)

Mixed emotions this morning as it was time to bid a fond farewell to Swattenden Centre and the staff.  We were sad to be leaving such a great place, but at the same time, excited to be seeing our family and school friends again.  After a big breakfast it was time to do a thorough packing session.  Anything left would be mailed to us, but obviously we wanted to take everything back. 

As long as Dan took back Doug's One Direction mug back that was the main thing for Doug!!  You will be pleased to know, he remembered.

For possibly the first time on Swattenden history, they left on time!!  Everything was going to plan so far.  They stopped off at Groombridge Place for a nice walk around the gardens and a lunch prepared by the Swattenden staff....probably to make up for the fact they soaked everyone the day before.

We arrived back at school at 3, greeted by some faces we had missed that week.  Three late care children had to wait that little bit longer but had one of the most relaxing sessions they have ever had.  Laying in the sun and falling asleep!!

Everyone involved with making our Swattenden experience fantastic, we thank you.  The teachers, staff and the team at the centre were fantastic, supportive and helped us do things we would not think about doing.

A final thank you goes to the supportive parents who have followed us every step of the way through reading this blog, and making the trip possible financially.  You will be pleased to know that you have made everyone very very happy.

So that is the blog over.  This is the first time this has happened so we hope it has worked.  We hope parents have enjoyed reading this.  It is going to stay on here until the next Swattenden trip, so if you want to keep this then you can copy this all for your records

- Doug.