Y6 School Journey Mill Rythe June 6th – 10th 2016

What will your child need to take? Clothing-nothing expensive! Activities will occasionally involve getting wet or muddy (often both!)

Waterproofs and old/cheap tracksuit bottoms (at least 3 pairs) are advisable for activities.

At least 3 pairs of outdoor shoes for activities ( Old /cheap trainers are best) Indoor shoes/slippers for room Smarter clothes and a pair of shoes is OK for the disco

Swimming costume-one piece Plastic bags – to put wet costume/muddy clothes in. Warm jumpers/fleeces for evening activities & waterproof coats. Jeans OK for evenings. Please try and label everything!

Plenty of socks/underwear. Keeping warm during evening activities is essential to your child’s enjoyment and well-being.

Medicines All medicines must be clearly named and given to Miss Duke on the day of departure. This includes travel sickness medicine for the return journey in a labelled envelope.

What else? Stamped addressed envelope(s) Pen Camera (disposable) Hair drier Psps/Mp3 (At own risk and games at appropriate rating) Wifi – there isn’t any.

All games must be clearly labelled and come with headphones. Only bring 2 games-labelled £15 spending money –for disco/merchandise Letters/cards will be given out Thursday night ( apart from Birthday cards) -No mobile phones!

A Typical Day

7.15 am Wake up, wash and brush teeth, make beds. 8.00 am Breakfast 9.00 am Get ready for your day! (Remember your water bottles!) 9.20 am Your instructor will meet you at your accommodation or your first activity point, are you ready? 9.30 am Your first activity begins. 11.00 am Second activity begins. 12.30 pm Lunch – You will need to go to your designated area. 1.20 pm Your instructor will meet you at your accommodation or activity point. Time for more fun! 1.30 pm Your third activity begins. 3.00 pm Your fourth activity begins.

5.20 pm Arrive ready for your evening meal. 5.30 pm Evening meal. 4.30 pm Free-time* –Leaders, you may have something fun planned, or, you and the students can catch up with your friends in other activity groups. 5.20 pm Arrive ready for your evening meal. 5.30 pm Evening meal. 6.30 pm Free-time* – Time to recharge before the evenings fun! 7.30 pm Evening begins. 9.00 pm Return to rooms. Wash up, brush teeth and get ready for bed. 9.30 pm Quiet time in rooms. 10.00 pm Lights out. Time to sleep!

Some children get unwell through tiredness (or Haribo overdose). In case of Illness Some children get unwell through tiredness (or Haribo overdose). If symptoms cause concern we will notify you to discuss the situation . In the event of contagious illness it will be necessary for your child to be brought home.

We expect the highest standards of behaviour from the children. Rudeness, disobedience or dangerous/anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. We do not allow the actions of a few to spoil the enjoyment of the vast majority.

Sanctions Loss of some/all of free time. Withdrawal from session. Contact parents. Removal from Mill Rythe.

There will be a letter outlining the arrangements for the day of departure. This will be sent before half term. The accommodation groups will be arranged when we receive details of our accommodation blocks.

Birthdays If your child has a birthday during school journey week please see me if you would like me to take any cards, cake or small presents for the day.

Feel free to write to your child but please remember that all letters /postcards will be given out on Thursday night (apart from birthday cards). This is to avoid excessive homesickness.

Any Questions?