FOXLEASE Year 6 Residential Week 2018

What? Foxlease is owned by Girlguiding UK and is situated in the beautiful New Forest near the south coast It is an activity centre where children will take part in a wide range of fun and exciting activities All meals, snacks and drinks are provided Children have free time scheduled in A technology free week!

The ‘back garden’

Activities include: Canoeing

Climbing wall

Crate Challenge!

Fencing

Archery

Zip wire

New Forest Walk

Also: Swimming Orienteering Kayaking Raft building Free time Shop

In the evenings…. Campfire Games night Disco

Tasty meals

Safety and wellbeing High ratio of staff to pupils; 15 is a small group so you can be sure your child will be safe and well-cared for All activities led by qualified instructors and safety is a priority. Helmets/harnesses/life jackets etc. Rules shared clearly with pupils regarding their own behaviour and safety on the site and in the house Medications kept and administered by staff as necessary First aid available on site Parents kept in touch with daily via the school office Letters welcome!

Accommodation In Princess Mary House, a Georgian mansion dating from 1792 Children will share a room with an ensuite bathroom Staff will sleep in adjacent rooms so children are safe and cared for

When? Monday 18th June – Friday 22nd June 2018 Coach travel to the New Forest with a stop en route at Fleet Services Leave London approximately 9am and arrive at Foxlease at lunchtime Return to London on Friday lunchtime, arriving back at school approximately 4pm

Cost £340; installments possible via Parentpay Includes return coach travel, all meals and accommodation and all activities led by qualified instructors Please see Ms McGovern or Miss Hardwick in confidence if you have any concerns regarding the cost To be paid by end of Spring term 2018 please

Benefits Maturity and independence; preparation for Year 7 Teamwork Pride in achievements Relaxation and time to play New friendships A reward for the hard work of the previous months Lasting memories

Any questions?