off the school year outside the traditional classroom.

Twenty-eight students spent the day at Paget Island, participating in Outward Bound activities, including canoeing and various rope courses.

"These adventure-based activities build skills in teamwork, cooperation and trust,'' school counsellor Barbara Hollis said.

It was the second year that the school had sent 11-year-olds to the island.

This year's visit coincided with an ocean project the students were working on.

TEAM WORK! -- Above: Purvis Primary students work on their canoeing skills as Outward Bound instructors P.c. Mark Norman, standing, and P.c. Steve Palmer, in boat at right, look on.

WALKING A THIN LINE -- Right: Purvis student Janaya Raynor is pictured walking a tightrope at Paget Island.