Nant Bwlch Yr Haearn January 2018

Health Fitness and Well being Adventurous Activities National Curriculum 2008 4 Aspects of Physical Education Competitive Sports Health Fitness and Well being Adventurous Activities Creative Activities Swimming

Why Residential Outdoor Education? Purposes: To further develop the pupils independence To provide elements of challenge and adventure To acquire new and relevant skills and knowledge that are transferable To provide new opportunities - future use of leisure time For enjoyment ‘The children haven’t stopped talking about it’ Headteacher ‘It was really brilliant, I wish I could still be there’ Pupil ‘He absolutely loved it’ Junior School Parent

Care, regard and respect for others Nant Bwlch Yr Haearn Visits are also organised away from school to enrich the Curriculum. Whilst away from school, opportunities are offered to develop: Self Confidence Self Reliance Responsibility Care, regard and respect for others and the environment

Body management Endurance Strength Stamina Co-ordination Nant Bwlch Yr Haearn At Nant Bwlch yr Haearn the following skills and attributes are enhanced through outdoor and adventurous activities: Cognitive Personal & Social Listening Observing Communicating Planning, performing and evaluating Thinking logically Decision making Problem solving Developing aesthetic and safety awareness Physical Co-operation Competition Self discipline Sharing Self esteem Leadership Appreciation Perseverance Tolerance Respect Body management Endurance Strength Stamina Co-ordination

9.30 a.m. – 10.00am Leave school for Nant B.H. Nant Bwlch Yr Haearn Daily Activities Day Two – Full Day Activity 8.30 a.m. Make Packed Lunch and eat breakfast 9.30 – 12.00 p.m. Morning Activity 12.30 – 1.30 p.m. Lunch 1.30 pm – Load coach and say goodbyes 3.30 (approx.) – Arrive back in school Day One 9.30 a.m. – 10.00am Leave school for Nant B.H. 10.45a.m. (approx) Arrive at Nant B.H. 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. children allocated dormitories, beds made (by children!!), unpacking, meet staff, fire drill and ‘kit’ allocation. 12.00 – 1.00 p.m. Lunch 1.00 – 4.30 p.m. Afternoon activity 4.30 – 5.00 p.m. Free Time 5.00 – 6.00 p.m. Tea 6.00 – 6.30 p.m. Free Time 6.30 – 9.00 p.m. Evening Activities 9.00 – 10.00 p.m. Supper 10.00 – 10.30 p.m. Free Time 10.30 p.m. Lights Out

Nant B.H. 2017 Planned Activities Weather Permitting Orienteering Canoeing Gorge Walking Rock Climbing Abseiling Night Orienteering Walking

What equipment do I need? Everything included on the equipment list Old clothes Indoor shoes/slippers Medication/inhalers No specialist equipment – all provided (you can bring walking shoes if you wish) Reading book No mobile phones!

What is expected of us? Respect for the centre and its equipment Commitment - to every activity, making the most of the opportunity Consideration - for others, including staff Cooperation - work together, support your peers Good manners - inside and outside the centre Listen carefully to instructions and advice Maturity Independence Appropriate behaviour – essential Enjoy ourselves and make the most of the opportunity

Staffing Mr Caughter Miss Hamilton Mrs Evans Mrs Norbury Nant BH Staff

Thank you for coming, are there Nant Bwlch Yr Haearn Thank you for coming, are there any questions?