Aylmerton Residential Visit 2019 Wednesday 15th May- Friday 17th May

Staff Taking Part Mr Brown (Trip Leader) Miss Williams (Trip Leader) Mr Batchelor Miss Baldwin Plus additional Bushfield Staff

What is Aylmerton? Aylmerton is a Geography Field Study Centre. It is a family owned enterprise staffed by full time professionals who have a Geography or Natural History specialism. It is situated on the edge of the National Trust Estate at Felbrigg Hall in a Victorian school building.

Location All the activities take place within a relatively small geographic area. The centre is quite isolated which makes it a very safe environment.

The centre Dormitory Dining Room

Safety The Centre is away from major roads. The boys and girls dormitories are separated. The centre staff all know the area very well. The instructors hold special certificates for the types of activities we’ll be doing. Where necessary, children will be provided with appropriate safety items (e.g. on the boats – life jackets will be given)

Dormitories How do we organise the sleeping arrangements? Dormitories are basic but comfortable. They have an en-suite shower and toilet and bunk beds. A staff bedroom adjoins each room so the children can always contact a teacher should they need to. How do we organise the sleeping arrangements?

Food Food is cooked on site in the centre kitchen. Children are involved in serving and clearing away. The food is great quality. An example of the menu we’ll receive…

Example Menu Breakfast Cooked option available every day (egg, bacon or sausage) PLUS: Fruit juice Cereals and milk Toast Lunch Roll - cheese, ham, tuna Carton of fruit juice Piece of fruit Packet of crisps Chocolate biscuit Evening Meal: Starter – soup Main - roast chicken, roast potatoes and fresh vegetables Vegetarian option – nut roast, roast potatoes and fresh vegetables Dessert – apple crumble and ice cream

Other food information The smallest details are important. We cannot cater for every dislike but we will do our best to make sure there is always something suitable for you child. Please make any intolerances or allergies known to a member of staff this evening if you haven’t already. We will encourage the children to try new things!

Packing Hopefully, you have the items required for the trip already as we encourage you not to buy new things as they need to be comfortable and well worn! A kit-list was sent home but there are spares to take with you this evening if you would like. To recap the items that you’ll need…

Packing You will need to pack: Wellington boots/Waterproof shoes (in a carrier bag, name in both) At least 1 pair of outdoor trainers (ones that have been worn in) 1 pair of indoor shoes/slippers Tracksuit bottoms (enough for 3 days) (No jeans please) Lightweight tops for layering – 2 or 3 – must cover shoulders and at least one must have a collar to cover back of neck Long sleeved jumpers / sweatshirts (at least 2) Waterproof coat with hood Underwear x 5 Plenty of socks! (minimum 5 pairs) Pyjamas (spares if there may be a need) All Toiletries (shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, roll on deodorant only, hairbrush/comb, hair ties etc)

Other items A bath towel A cuddly toy (if you want) A warm hat, gloves, scarf and a sunhat Sunscreen A watertight named water bottle Small day ruck sack with straps, not string (important to be comfortable) Large plastic bag (or two) for dirty clothes Children may bring a disposable camera Please do not bring tablets or consoles – there will not be an opportunity to use them and we cannot be responsible for them should they be lost or broken.

Please place any money in a named: envelope, purse, money bag etc… Children may take money to spend but we ask that it is no more than £5! If possible, please bring change as the centre are unable to provide much. Please place any money in a named: envelope, purse, money bag etc…

Itinerary- example WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 8.30 AM DEPART FOR AYLMERTON 12.15 PM ARRIVE AND SETTLE IN 1.00 PM LUNCH ON SITE (Eat own packed lunch) 1.45 PM COACH – AFSC TO WEST RUNTON 2.15 PM EXAMINE BEACH ENVIRONMENT (ROCKPOOLS, FOSSILS, GLACIATION, EROSION) 3.45 PM WALK TO CROMER 4.45 PM COACH – CROMER TO AFSC 5.30 PM EVENING MEAL 7.00 PM EVENING TALK 7.30 PM TWILIGHT SAFARI 9.30 PM EVENING DRINK

Itinerary- example THURSDAY 17TH MAY 8.00 AM BREAKFAST 9.00 AM MORNING BRIEFING 9.30 AM TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES 11.30 AM HIDE BUILDING 12.45 PM LUNCH 1.45 PM COACH – AFSC TO CROMER 2.15 PM VISIT LIFEBOAT MUSEUM, PIER AND LIFEBOAT 4.30 PM COACH – CROMER TO AFSC 5.30 PM EVENING MEAL 7.00 PM CAMP FIRE AND STORIES 8.45 PM EVENING DRINK

Itinerary- example FRIDAY 18TH MAY 8.00 AM BREAKFAST 9.30 AM MORNING BRIEFING 10.00 AM COACH – AFSC TO MORSTON 11.00 AM FERRY TO THE SEALS AND RETURN TO MORSTON 12 NOON LUNCH 1.00 PM EMBARK COACH AT MORSTON AND DEPART FOR SCHOOL (OWN COACH TO LOAD/COLLECT LUGGAGE AT AYLMERTON FIRST PRIOR TO COLLECTING YOU AT MORSTON) 4.30 PM (Approx) RETURN TO BUSHFIELD SCHOOL

Communications There are no pay phones at Aylmerton and children are not allowed to take mobile phones. Staff members will have mobile phones that they can use to contact you in the event of an emergency. However…

In an emergency School (8 am – 5 pm) Day time - 01908 314876 Out of School Hours See Final Letter

Second information evening- Wednesday 3rd April 2019 This will cover things like: timings, kit list, staff list, medical forms and contact details. The meeting will happen a few weeks before the residential so there is plenty of time to prepare. As we have gone paperless, all information will be available on the school website.

Payment Scheduling Deposit payment: £30 before Friday 5th October 2018 please The rest of the balance can be paid through monthly instalments by ParentMail. The Bushfield School office are currently in the process of establishing the payment schedule and will be in contact shortly. Final payment: TBC End of February or beginning of March 2019 The total cost for the trip for each child will be £188 (approximately)

Website http://www.afsc.co.uk/ There is a great deal of information on the website about the fantastic experience the children will be getting. Please do take a look. Finally, if there are any concerns or queries, please speak to a member of staff this evening or to a member of the office team at a suitable time. Thank you.

Any questions?