Welcome Cunningham Hill – Year Five Trip 22 nd – 24 th March 2017
Why Participate in an Outdoor Residential Course? • Building confidence. • Developing self esteem and resilience. • Developing the skills to succeed in life. • Risk taking. • Linked to the Building Learning Power. • Covers New Curriculum objectives in PE, Computing, PSHCE. • Time spent away from home can prove a truly life-changing experience for many young people.
Why Kingswood? An unforgettable experience: • Member of the Council for Learning Outside Classroom • Ultimate adventure activity experience. • Safe and secure - ‘home from home’
The Kingswood Experience Not just about having a lot of fun…. • Trying new activities and igniting interest in new hobbies. • Encouraging independent behaviour - overnight stay and an experience shared. • Increasing concentration, listening skills and attention span. • Developing relationships with both teachers and peers alike, who have shared the same experience. • Accepting challenges and overcoming fears.
It’s all in a day A typical day at Kingswood runs as follows: • Breakfast between 7.30am and 9am • First activities start around 9.30am • 10 minute drink/snack break • Lunch time allocation between 12pm and 2pm • A full afternoon of activities • 10 minute drink/snack break • Evening meal time allocation between 5pm and 7pm • Evening entertainment from 8pm, followed by hot chocolate • Lights out by 9.30pm • 6 sessions per day plus one final evening session. • Group sizes of no more than 15 plus a fully qualified Kingswood instructor and an adult from the group. • Students encouraged and praised during activities but are NEVER forced to take part if they are not comfortable doing so. While other groups will also be present on centre during your stay, all programmes and activities are conducted separately, unless otherwise stated.
Home away from home • All residential dormitories are warm, comfortable and 100% secure. • Girls and boys sleep in separate areas and teachers’ rooms are located close by to allow for plenty of close supervision. • All bedding is provided on centre - one of the very first tasks for all students is making up their own beds! • Separate showers and toilet facilities for girls and boys. Kingswood cannot guarantee 100% safety for personal items; No electronic equipment – (optional) disposable camera. No valuables or jewellery.
Eating Arrangements It’s important for students to maintain high energy levels throughout their stay, so 3 freshly-prepared, healthy cafeteria-style meals are served in our communal dining area every day. • A varied choice is always offered, with both hot and cold meals, a salad bar, at least one vegetarian option. • Plenty of juice and water is available at all times. • Most dietary requirements can be catered for as long as we are told in advance.
Bedtime routine To finish off each day, hot chocolate is served before students return to their dorms. Lights will be turned out by 9.30pm.
Safety & Wellbeing We do everything possible to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Kingswood adheres to highest possible safely standards. • Continual safety and first aid training for all staff • Regular checks on equipment before and after every activity session • Qualified First-Aider on centre 24/7 All Kingswood staff are fully DBS checked and are trained to take responsibility for the well-being of the children in their care. The best way to help children cope with being away from home is to keep them busy, having fun from dawn ‘til dusk. We create a warm, supportive environment for students so they quickly feel at home and our activities are progressive, allowing students to join in at whatever level they’re comfortable with.
Your centre – Grosvenor Hall Set amongst 50-acres of outstanding educational, adventure and sports facilities in the heart of Kent, Grosvenor Hall – a former Police Training Centre – offers young people a unique learning experience and some of the UK’s most exciting adventure activities.
Your centre – Grosvenor Hall • State -of-the-art media centre, high-tech ICT labs. • Over 40 exciting adventure activities, including triple zipwires, 3G swing, double descender and a Sky Climb big enough to accommodate a whole class. • A 25,000 sq.ft. sports hall and indoor pool complex perfect for all-weather activities. • Educational programmes are tailor -made to suit individual needs, requirements • Separate kitchens allow for multi -faith catering. • A dedicated and fully trained centre welfare team on hand 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of your child. • A safe and secure environment, complete with boundary fencing, electronic gates, night patrols, CCTV.
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t | 0800 655 6564 f | 0844 800 5008 e | schools@kingswood.co.uk www.kingswood.co.uk Kingswood Centres | Kingswood House | Alkmaar Way | Norwich | Norfolk | NR6 6BF Kingswood Learning & Leisure Group Ltd. Registered in England No. 3476432. KWUK_SP_03.06.13_807
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