Whitemoor Lakes 4th – 6th July 2018

Why go on a residential? Builds self confidence Team building Independence Life-long skills and much more…

Depart: Wednesday 04/07/18 9.00 a.m. Return: Friday 06/07/18 4.00 p.m. When? Depart: Wednesday 04/07/18 9.00 a.m. Return: Friday 06/07/18 4.00 p.m.

Location Whitemoor Lakes is located near Lichfield in Staffordshire, all activities are located on site. Dormitories are in one building with adjacent rooms and a central meeting area. There will be private activity sessions on site where we can work as a team to develop our skills.

Who’s Going? A minimum of 6 members of staff from the school. The majority of staff will be from the year group Mrs Alexander (Trip Leader). Usually one member of the PE team and at least one medically trained member of staff

Activities

Wednesday Meet @ Bushfield (Hall) Journey to the Pioneer Centre 8.15 – 8.30 Meet @ Bushfield (Hall) 9.00 – 11.00 Journey to the Pioneer Centre 12.00-1.30 Eat our packed lunch (in a disposable bag please!) at the Pioneer Centre and settle in

Timetable – Wednesday

Timetable – Thursday

Timetable – Friday

The centre provide all the food: Breakfast: -cereal, juice, cooked breakfast Lunch: -Jacket potato, cheese and beans Dinner: -Sausage, mash and peas Vegetarian option available (water and fruit available throughout the day)

Food During meal times, there will be designated tables for us to ensure we are able to dine as a group. We are able to accommodate a variety of dietary requirements, please let us know if you have any concerns around meal times.

Communications Children will not be allowed to bring mobile phones to Whitemoor Lakes. Staff members will have mobile phones with them in case of emergency. Parents/carers will be given an out of hours contact number should you need to get in touch with your child. You will be informed of our arrival and expected return.

You will need to pack: At least 2 pairs of outdoor trainers 1 pair of indoor shoes Old jeans / tracksuit bottoms A couple of old long sleeved jumpers / sweatshirts / hooded tops Wet weather clothing including a waterproof coat! Warm weather clothing including a hat, sunglasses, sun cream (named) Plenty of clean underwear and socks! Plastic bags Pyjamas Toiletries A bath towel A cuddly toy!?!

You can bring books/ comics/ note-pads/ top-trumps/ magnetic travel games etc. to help keep you entertained … BUT REMEMBER NO mobile phones/ iPods/ PSPs / MP3s etc.

Behaviour If there are any concerns about a child’s behaviour in school prior to the trip – there may be discussions between the school and the parents about the suitability of that child attending the trip. If a child’s behaviour is deemed unacceptable and ‘unsafe’ while on the trip, the school may well remove the child mid way through the residential.

Pay £30 deposit to secure their place by 22nd September 2017. What now? There are 65 spaces on the trip. In the event of being over subscribed, all requests handed in by the deadline will be chosen at random until the trip is full. Pay £30 deposit to secure their place by 22nd September 2017. Payment due by Friday 13th April (total cost approximately £195).

Any questions?