Maple & Sycamore Residential The Conway Centre September 5th to 7th 2018

Learning Outside The Classroom “.....learning outside the classroom contributes significantly to raising standards and improving pupils’ personal, social and emotional development.” The children will benefit greatly Ability to work in a team Independence Resilience Enjoyment A teacher really gets to know children on a residential

General Information Conway Centre, Anglesey is a large, short term, residential arts and outdoor education facility set in idyllic surroundings on the Island of Anglesey, North Wales. Originally the centre was designed as a merchant marine training school for boys. It was opened in 1964 by His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in order to replace HMS Conway a three masted, two deck sailing ship. As such the centre is unusual in having a wealth of indoor teaching/work facilities together with a wealth of on site locations situated in an unrivalled environment.

Accommodation - Gogarth

Activities All groups will do all activities DATE: AM PL / CL PM EVE   DATE: AM PL / CL PM EVE WED ETA: 11.00 OWN PACKED LUNCH YR 4 Groups 1 2 – Sail YR 3 Groups 1 2 – Canoe Yr 3 Group 3 – Climb Nightline + Campfire THU YR 4 Groups 1 2 – Ropes and Zip wire YR 3 Groups 1 2 – climb Yr 3 Group 3 – Sail + Power Boat COOKED LUNCH YR 4 Groups 1 2 – Canoe YR 3 Groups 1 2 - Sail + Power Boat Yr 3 Group 3 – Ropes and Zip wire Disco Room FRI YR 4 Groups 1 2 – Climb YR 3 Groups 1 2 – Ropes and Zip wire Yr 3 Group 3 – Canoe Cooked lunch Etd:1.30 All groups will do all activities

Kit List – a detailed list will be sent out with letter next week General wear (not activities) T shirts x 2 Jumper/Fleece/hoodie x 2 Jeans/trousers Trainers/pumps Underwear and socks Nightwear Indoor shoes or slippers Coat Toiletries and towel Cap Sun cream Drinks Bottle Packed lunch for day 1 Spending money Activities Old tops/t shirts x3 Trousers x 3 – NOT denim Jumpers x3 Socks x 3 pairs Underwear Gloves You do not need to supply any specialist outdoor gear, The Conway Centre will supply the children with waterproof trousers, waterproof coat and wellies (if you don’t have a pair)

Further Information Detailed letter with ALL information will be sent out at the beginning of next week Form C to be returned by Friday (or complete it now) If your child requires medication, please ask the office staff for a form. Hand in completed forms, together with the named medication to the class teacher on the day before the visit Spending money can be brought – up to £10 in a named purse/wallet