Year 5 Residential 2016
Introduction to Whitwell Hall Outline of the visit Activities involved Accommodation and Food Safety First What do you need to bring? Questions
To develop greater independence Develop team working skills Learn about local wildlife Experience a range of outdoor activities and try new experiences
Over 20 years experience of school visits Local Authority approved activity provider Beautiful site – especially in Spring!
Arrive at school in casual clothes on Monday 9th May with bag/suitcase – store in allocated room Bring a packed lunch Leave school by 9.30 am Arrive at Centre Activities – 2 x activities on Monday, 5 x activities on Tuesday, 1 x activity on Wednesday Arrive back on Wednesday 11 th May at approx. 2.30 pm Please collect from school at 2.30 or end of the school day
6 instructor led activities including river dipping, shelter building, orienteering, and Norfolk wildlife encounters, Evening activities – led by teachers & 2 activities instructor led – weather depending – bonfire & bat walk
Relaxation Time We are one of two schools at Whitwell Hall during our visit, however we are the only school camping and therefore we should be able to spread out and enjoy the camping grounds during breaks and of an evening.
Sleep in tents of 4-6 children Separate Boys and Girls tents (Opposite sides of camping area) Sleeping bag (quilt) and ground mat Staff sleep in separate tents to children. Male and Female outdoor shower and toilet block
You need to supply a packed lunch on the first day All other food is provided. Breakfast is cereal, toast, fruit and yoghurt. Lunches – children help make this themselves each morning. Hot dinner in evenings No food to be brought by children
Local authority approved provider All risk assessments are on the Whitwell Hall website – www.whitwellhall.org All instructors CRB checked Ratio of staff to children - 2:15 (1 AJS Staff and 1 Instructor) Senior teacher present throughout the visit First Aiders – all our staff & centre staff Insurance
Kit list Plasti Plastic plate, bowl and cutlery (new on th c plate, bowl and cutlery (new on the list!) e list!) It may still be chilly (especially evenings) – layer up Plenty of socks Trainers/Outdoor Boots & Wellies (essential for river dipping) Jeans can be difficult to dry out Bin liner for dirty washing Children to help you pack so they know what to repack Teddy (small!) & book if they want to read 1 large holdall or small suitcase & back pack
No mobile phones No Ipods, MP3 players, games consoles etc No jewellery except watches/studs No expensive cameras No money – There’s no gift shop.
We know and understand you may be anxious Updates on the website and twitter If there is a problem we will ring you/children overly upset Behaviour alert – if a child’s behaviour is not acceptable and/or disrupts the experience for others, parents will be asked to collect their child
All forms must be returned by Friday 15 th April if you have not already done so. Any worries come and talk to the Staff. If your child requires any medication, a medicines form needs to be completed and medicine (including inhalers) brought in before before the visit. They will have a great time!
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