Information for Parents and Pupils Ardmay House Information for Parents and Pupils

Where are we? Ardmay House is located on the shores of Loch Long, just outside the village of Arrochar.

Getting ready for your trip

What should I pack/not pack? Old comfy warm clothes Lots of socks and underwear Trainers PJs Midge repellent/sun tan lotion (seasonal) Wash kit and towel Lunch box and water bottle Roll on deodorant Mobile phones Digital cameras Electronic games and equipment, I pads Brand new clothes Denim jeans Jewellery Valuables Full kit-list available on the Ardmay House website: www.ardmay.com

Arriving at Ardmay Coach will leave from school – don’t bring too many sweeties for the journey! Welcome to the house, find your bedroom and getting to know the house and grounds. Find out your group and meet your instructor for the week. Lunch at Ardmay House – you won’t need a packed lunch on arrival day. Fire drill to make sure everyone knows where the fire exits are. First activity – Forest Adventure.

Forest Adventure

Outdoor Activities During the residential week at Ardmay House you will take part in a variety of outdoor activities including:

Canoeing

Rock Climbing

Abseiling

Mountain adventure

Team Challenge

Orienteering

Weaseling

Staff and Safety High staff to child ratio. AALS licence All staff are PVG checked through Disclosure Scotland and are highly qualified with appropriate NGB qualifications and First Aid Certificates

Medicine and Medication All prescribed and non prescribed medication must be handed into school. It must be clearly labelled age appropriate and in date Parents should give signed written permission for any non prescription medication.. A spare inhaler should be sent for any pupil who has asthma. Teachers will keep a written record of any medicine administered during the trip.

On a arrival day evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home On a arrival day evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home. They also keep a daily diary of the activities they have done each day.

Evening Activities Indoor Games Night Beach Scavenger Hunt After dinner there will be some time to relax and have a shower before the evening activities which run from 7-9pm. These include: Indoor Games Night Beach Scavenger Hunt

At Ardmay House we operate a healthy eating policy, serving a child-friendly, nutritious menu. Breakfast: Cereals, toast with spreads, banana and yoghurt, with fruit juice. Lunch: Soup Filled rolls, fruit, and juice or water. Dinner: Choice of two main courses (always one vegetarian option) and a pudding. Supper: Biscuits and juice. Tuck shop: During activities - £1/day

End of the week – home time! On a departure day morning, we do a big clean up before the bus arrives. There is a chance to go to the souvenir shop to buy a memento of the trip.

We do a review of all we have achieved during the week before the closing ceremony, where each pupil will receive a certificate of achievement.

Any Questions? Further information including FAQs, a sample menu and kit list can be found in the ‘schools’ section of our website: www.ardmay.com For any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. By telephone: 01301 702 998 By email: info@ardmay.com

We’re looking forward to seeing you at Ardmay soon!