Jacob Woolcock

Here’s a short vlog sharing what we’ve been up to on day 2 of this American Adventure, as told by the Pumpkins!

This afternoon we were fortunate enough to have an awesome guided tour of Fenway park where we were able to learn all about the history of the stadium, how it’s evolved over time and how they’re using modern technology to grow their own food to use in the restaurants on site – they even have a computerised irrigation system to help their crops grow.

“Fenway Park was really interesting because there were so many thing that we were shown, and they all had meaning and we learnt about them in detail. I understand baseball now!” – Ethan

“My favourite part of the tour was going to the highest stands called the Green Monster, and we sat in the same chairs that the celebrities sit in when they come to watch a RedSox game” – James B

We’re on the way to our first stop of the day at the LEGO Discovery Center and that means our first taste of public transport in Massachusetts – the T line.

“When we got off the first train it was really stinky smelling underground! We’re on the Orange line now and that’s really pumpkiny!” – Jenna

After a breakfast of ‘Lucky Charms’, toast and fruit the Pumpkins have been spending some time updating their diaries with their highlights of yesterday.

“The diaries are good because when we look back on them in five or ten years we can think ‘oh, this is what we did on this day’ instead of just completely forgetting everything when we get back.” – Piran

Today we’re off to visit the LEGO Discover Center for a team building morning, followed by a tour of a very famous sporting ground this afternoon…  Keep your eyes on the blog to follow our adventures!

“My favourite thing yesterday was learning our first secret activity  – visiting the LEGO Discover Center today!  I’ve always wanted to go to one but they’re mostly all in America.” – Ethan

Here’s a short vlog sharing what we’ve been up to on day 1 of this American Adventure, as told by the Pumpkins!

After a nice evening walk to a nearby restaurant, I’m delighted to inform you all that the bacon in America does indeed meet with James’s approval!

After a really smooth flight (and a lovely shoutout from the Cabin Crew over the tannoy when we landed) we have arrived safely in America. As a special treat when we landed, the pilot invited us into the cockpit to see how the plane worked and pose for a photo or two!

We’ve also checked into our Airbnb and are now getting a bit of dinner before going to bed and hopefully beating the jet lag!

Watch out Boston, the Pumpkins are coming!! 🎃

Having made excellent time coming up, the Pumpkins have arrived at Heathrow Airport.

“It feels exhilarating and exciting being at the airport – having to fly to an international event is quite nerve-racking, but I feel that it’s such a big opportunity to show that we really are ready to represent our school, our county and now our country!” – Caio

“Best of luck from all here at RNAS Culdrose to the Penpol Pumpkins – the school children from Penpol School in Hayle who are heading off to the USA today to take part in the robotics competition First Lego League.
The team won the regional championships hosted at RNAS Culdrose, then the nationals and now they are aiming for the international title.”