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

Staff Taking Part Mr Brown (Trip Leader) Mrs Williams (Trip Leader) Mr Batchelor Miss Baldwin Mrs Thompson (Lead First Aider) Mrs Jones (First Aider)

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)

The centre Dormitory Dining Room

Dormitories 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. Please refer to the kit list as there is a new requirement that a single duvet and pillow case is provided. We have organised the sleeping arrangements based on responses for the children.

Food Food is cooked on site in the centre kitchen and all dietary requirements are taken into consideration. Children are involved in serving and clearing away. The food is very good quality. An example of the menu we’ll receive…

Example Menu Breakfast Cereal, porridge or grapefruit Cooked option such as bacon and beans PLUS: Toast with jam Fruit juice Tea Lunch Roll - cheese, ham, tuna Carton of fruit juice Piece of fruit Packet of crisps Chocolate biscuit Evening Meal: Starter – Tomato soup Main – Sausage and mash with gravy and carrots Vegetarian option – Veggie sausages and mash with fresh vegetables Dessert – Apple crumble and custard

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 is available on your way out, if you haven’t already received one. To recap the items that you’ll need…

Packing Single duvet cover and pillow case – NEW REQUEST Essential items: Single duvet cover and pillow case – NEW REQUEST 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 (No slipper socks) 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, sunhat and sunscreen (British weather!) A watertight named water bottle Small day ruck sack with thick straps, not thin or string straps (important to be comfortable) Large plastic bag (or two) for dirty clothes Children may bring a disposable camera Please do not bring tablets, consoles or phones – 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 WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 8.30 AM DEPART FOR AYLMERTON 12.15 PM ARRIVE AND SETTLE IN 1.00 PM LUNCH (Eat own packed lunch) 1.45 PM AFTERNOON BRIEFING 2.15 PM TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES SHELTER BUILDING 5.30 PM EVENING MEAL 7.00 PM EVENING TALK 7.30 PM TWILIGHT SAFARI 9.30 PM EVENING DRINK

Itinerary THURSDAY 16TH MAY 8.00 AM BREAKFAST 9.00 AM MORNING BRIEFING 9.30 AM COACH TO CROMER 10.15 AM WALK ALONG THE BEACH TO WEST RUNTON 11.15 AM EXAMINE BEACH ENVIRONMENT (ROCKPOOLS, FOSSILS, EROSION, GLACIATION) 12.45 PM LUNCH 1.15 PM COACH TO BLAKENEY 1.45 PM EXAMINE MARSH HABITAT 2.45 PM COACH TO MORSTON 4.30 PM FERRY TO THE SEALS 5.30 PM EVENING MEAL 7.00 PM CAMP FIRE AND STORIES 8.45 PM EVENING DRINK

Itinerary FRIDAY 17TH MAY 8.00 AM BREAKFAST 9.00 AM MORNING BRIEFING 9.30 AM COACH TO CROMER 10.00 AM VISIT LIFEBOAT MUSEUM, PIER & LIFEBOAT 12.15 PM LUNCH 1.00 PM EMBARK COACH AT CROMER AND DEPART FOR SCHOOL 4.30 PM (Approx) RETURN TO BUSHFIELD SCHOOL LEADERS WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH THE SCHOOL AND ADVISE IF ARRIVAL TIME CHANGES.

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

Wednesday 15th: Arrive at school for 7 Wednesday 15th: Arrive at school for 7.45am What will you need with you?

Getting Ready : Wednesday Checklist! Arrive at school with your luggage and your rucksack at 7.45am Sign in with Mr Batchelor Give any spending money to Mr Brown Give any medicines and forms to Mrs Thompson Go to the toilet When your name is called, you and your parents can join the line to walk to the coach. Place your luggage in the coach, keep your rucksack, with your packed lunch in, with you.

Medicines. Mrs Thompson will be in the hall to collect any medicines and keep them safe until needed. It is important that any medication is within it’s expiry date, clearly labelled (with your child’s name and what the medication is for) and that it comes with clear instructions for use: dosage / times etc. Please make sure you have filled in the medicine sheet and let us know of any problems/needs. Inhalers and medicines that need to be easily accessible and used during the day will be with your child’s group leader at all times; others that are only had at bedtime or in the morning will be kept safely in the field centre. We will record each time your child has any medicine.

Travel arrangements. We hope the journey will take no more than 3 and a half hours and there will be a scheduled stop, near Thetford Forest, between 10.30 and 11.00. When we stop, the children will be able to get off the coach to stretch their legs and go to the toilet.

For the journey… Make sure your child brings a packed lunch in a disposable bag inside their rucksack. This can include a small bag of sweets but these are not for the journey or to be eaten on the coach. Please note, as we have children with allergies, we request that no peanut butter/Nutella/Snicker bars etc be packed for the coach. The children can bring books/ comics/ note-pads/top-trumps/magnetic travel games etc. to help keep them entertained … BUT REMEMBER NO mobile phones/ i-pod’s/gameboy’s/ PSP’s / MP3’s etc.

Any questions?