Osmington Bay Year 6 Residential

Aims of the Session By the end of this meeting you will: know WHY we are going know WHO will be accompanying your children know WHERE Kingswood Centre is know WHAT we will be doing – outline know WHEN we will be leaving and arriving know WHAT IS NEEDED ….. have QnA session – hopefully relieving your fears LEAVE happy and reassured

WHY ? Year 6 is a tough year for your children Year 6 requires children to work cooperatively, supporting each other Year 6 children need to develop a rapport with their teachers based on trust Year 6 need to develop strategies to face fears Year 6 need to develop INDEPENDENCE To fulfil some of the requirements of the Geography curriculum

MRS Hyland: Year 6 teacher. Has led many residential visits. WHO? MRS RAWLES – 16 years experience at Grange and Year 6 teacher who has led may different trips. MRS Hyland: Year 6 teacher. Has led many residential visits.

WHO? MR PRINCE: Volunteer in school for last 6 years. Been involved in scouting for several years (assistant Scout leader) taking part in number of residential camps with children. This is his sixth residential for the school. Mrs Carmen Classroom assistant with Year 6 MRS ANNALLS – classroom assistant with significant experience.

Where is Osmington Bay ?

Where is Osmington Bay ?

Emergency Contact Details School Hours Contact School 01252 542196 Out-Of-Hours Contact PGL Centre:0333 321 2125 (Central call centre. Tell them your child is at Osmington Bay and they will contact us.)

WHEN – key information for you. Children come to school with SUITCASE at normal time of 8.30am on MONDAY 9th OCTOBER 2016. We will meet in the hall. All medicines must be labelled with Child’s name Dosage Intervals Further Action to be taken Money ( A MAXIMUM OF £20 per child (anything in excess will be confiscated) in a NAMED PURSE Please bring a PICNIC lunch with you in a DISPOSABLE carrier bag which we can throw away once eaten. PLEASE ENSURE TRAVEL SICKNESS TABLETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OUTWARD JOURNEY. – ie Packed Separately!

WHEN – key information for you. Monday 9th October Departure from Grange Community Junior School at around 9am Scheduled arrival at Osmington Bay at 12:30 Friday 13th October Departure from Osmington Bay 14h00 Scheduled arrival back at school at approximately 6pm PLEASE NOTE THIS AN APPROXIMATE TIME. WE WILL USE PARENTMAIL TEXT

The Centre - Information Beside the seaside. Located at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, Osmington Bay adventure centre has direct access to the beach and stunning views across the sea. http://www.pgl.co.uk/en-gb/school-trips/primary-schools/centres/osmington-bay#.V9K4DrcUXcs

The Itinerary

The Itinerary

Important documents Kit List – what to pack Insurance Synopsis You should have return your medical form by Thursday 21st September!

ESSENTIALS MONDAY 9th Oct 8.30am Child + Suitcase Picnic Lunch Travel Sick Pills Pocket money  purse Medication – labelled with name and dosage. FRIDAY 13th Oct Please be here or arrange for someone to COLLECT your child and suitcase  NO WALKING HOME ALONE.

Farewell and Thank You