Parent Information Evening Calshot 2017 Parent Information Evening

4th-8th December Shakespeare- Monday- Wednesday. Itinerary- Monday 4th December 2017: 8:30-Arrive at school normal time 9- Coaches leave 9:45- Coaches arrive at Calshot 10-12- Introduction/Moving in/Lunch 13:45- First activity starts. Wednesday 6th December: 13:00- Depart 14:00- Return to school Updates will be available on facebook in case of transport issues.

4th-8th December Cherbourg - Wednesday- Friday Itinerary- Wednesday 6th December 2017: 8:30-Arrive at school normal time 9- Coaches leave 9:45- Coaches arrive at Calshot 10-12- Introduction/Moving in/Lunch 13:45- First activity starts. Friday 8th December: 13:00- Depart 14:00- Return to school Updates will be available on facebook in case of transport issues.

Information on all activities is available on the Calshot website. Calshot Activities Initiative Course Low Ropes Skiing Climbing Abseiling Archery Track Cycling Peg Pole Students will be divided into small groups, each with a teacher, to allow maximum activity time. Information on all activities is available on the Calshot website.

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Safety Is held in the highest regard by Calshot Activity Centre The centre operates within guidelines set out by National Governing Bodies and standards laid down by Hampshire County Council. All Calshot teaching staff are fully qualified and first aid trained.

Accommodation and Safety All children sleep in an accommodation house (Lawrence House) which has key pads for the main entrance. Staff from Crestwood will be sleeping in rooms located on the same corridors as the students. A security officer makes regular external patrols at night. The site is scanned with CCTV cameras and the main entrance to the hall is locked at night. The duty manager is located in our accommodation house and will sleep there overnight.

Sleeping Arrangements The children will sleep in the accommodation block with rooms varying in size from 2-4. Students have been asked for preferences on who they would like to share a room with. I am doing my best to ensure everyone is with the people they selected. Students will spend very little time in their rooms, as they will be so busy with activities.

Eating Arrangements Communal dining hall 3 meals a day as well as snacks in between activities. Hearty meals with lots of choice including vegetarian options. There is a “no nuts” policy on site. Students should bring a water bottle to each activity.

Pocket Money, Mobile Phones etc £10 pocket money should be sufficient for a small souvenir or any snacks from the Calshot shop. Mobile Phones ARE allowed but they will be the student's responsibility. Children should not bring electronic devices such as ipads. Ensure all items of clothing are named.

Water kit is not required. Kit List See list. Water kit is not required.

A bin bag for the end of the two days would be very useful. Packing Children should bring one main bag with them to hold all their belongings. Students can bring a small rucksack with them on the coach to carry water bottles and other equipment to their activities. A bin bag for the end of the two days would be very useful.

Children should not have any medication in their possession. Please complete medical form and return it to Mr Buckingham, by tomorrow, if you have not done so already. Any medication needs to be brought on the day in a named bag with full instructions. Children should not have any medication in their possession.

Staff will also have mobile phones for emergencies. Keeping in touch Photos and updates will be shared on facebook throughout the trip. If anyone has any issues with these being shared please see Mr Buckingham. Students will have a chance to contact home if they want to during a specific time in the evening. Staff will also have mobile phones for emergencies.

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