YEAR 5 Residential Osmington Bay, 8-11 May 2018

Why? A unique cross curricular learning experience, with a difference! To develop self-esteem, personal and social skills Team building / peer support To promote keeping fit and healthy Give sense of achievement To increase confidence and positive attitudes Realise potential and use initiative To have fun outdoors!

Who? Mr Guest (Party Leader) Miss Barnes (Party Leader and responsible for medication) Miss Noel-Smith Mrs Wright/Mrs Batstone PGL instructors

WHERE? Osmington Bay, near Weymouth, Dorset The Jurassic Coast! The local scenery around Osmington Bay is very picturesque: a mosaic of chalk down-land, clay vales, rugged coastal cliffs and sweeping heathland. Below the PGL centre is a private beach, where Jurassic fossil-rich rocks and a rocky shoreline, provide an ideal study location.

What? Educational and motivational activities in the morning which enhance the Year 5 curriculum Stamina/fitness/perseverance/confidence/team building activities in the afternoon e.g. Aeroball, low ropes, giant swing, quad bikes etc Team building activities in the evening: camp fire games & songs etc Accommodation: en suite rooms: sleeping 3 – 6 (room choice to be sorted nearer the time) Food and Drink: Tasty and nutritional, with a wide choice and vegetarian options.

What? Kit List : ALL ITEMS MUST BE NAMED Suitcase and small backpack for tuck/drink bottle Sleeping bag or duvet and pillow with covers in a strong plastic bin liner Suitable nightwear Two towels Water bottle Sunscreen (at least factor 30) Labelled bag for dirty laundry Underwear Waterproof trousers/leggings (no jeans) Shorts Trainers Wellies Pair of other sensible footwear (not flip-flops) Several pairs of socks Fleeces/sweatshirts Long sleeved T-shirt Short-sleeved T-Shirt Coat/cagoule Cap,/sun hat Warm clothes for the evening (can be chilly near the beach!) Toiletries/wash bag (toothbrush/paste/shampoo etc)

What? Please bring plenty of healthy tuck (non-perishable) for the coach journey and break-times during the week (packed in food container, inside suitcase, except tuck required for journey to and from centre) Up to a maximum of £10 pocket money – there is a souvenir shop! Children are responsible for their own spending money NO mobile phones, electronic equipment, jewellery or valuables: torches, watches, disposable/budget cameras are permitted.

When? Tuesday 8 – 11th May 2018 SAMPLE DAY Wake up, get washed and dressed: 07:00 - 08:15 Breakfast: 08:15 – 09:00 Educational Enhancement Session or Activity 1: 09:00 – 10:30 Break: 10:30 – 10:45 Educational Enhancement Session or Activity 2: 10:45 – 12:15 Lunch and Play Break: 12:15 – 13:45 Fitness/Team Building Activity Session 3: 13:45 -15:15 Break: 15:15 – 15:30 Fitness/Team Building Activity Session 4: 15:30 – 17:00 Break: 17:00 – 17:30 Dinner/Play Time: 17:30 - 19:00 Evening Entertainment: Camp fire, Team Building Activities: 19:00 – 21:00 Get ready for bed and lights out: 21:00 – 21:30 Sleep: 21:30 – 07:00

Travel Arrangements Distance from Bath to Osmington Bay: 65 miles Travelling time: approximately two hours Tuesday 8th May: parents drop off cases/duvets and pillows in The Paragon Open Air Theatre (next to The Music Lodge), before 8:40am. Children take their own small travel backpack, containing snacks (no fizzy drinks) for the journey, to the playground All medication (in a transparent freezer bag: named with instructions) must be given to Miss Barnes. Children needing inhalers, must keep them in their waist-belts during the journey and throughout their stay at Osmington Bay. During the morning, all suitcases etc will be transported up to PPC. After lunch, the children will be bussed to PPC to board the coach. Friday 11th May 4:15pm: arrive back at PPC (text message to be sent if coach is delayed)

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