Kingswood 2019
Dates of Travel Celebration at the end of Primary School! Monday July 8th - Friday July 12th Celebration at the end of Primary School!
Adults on trip: Mr Everden Miss Lynch Mrs Price Mrs Sullivan Mr Cuming
Location: 50 acres of adventure and recreational facilities set in the grounds of a former manor house. Outdoor highlights: Extensive ropes park with a multitude of apparatus including a triple zipwire, 3G swing, double fan descender and the amazing Skyclimb ropes course. Indoor highlights: Indoor swimming pool complex for all weather activities and sports, plus a Blu-ray cinema and an impressive 25,000 square foot sports hall. TOTAL BEDS: 552 419 in standard rooms (sleeping 2-8 in each room) 133 in Adventure lodges (sleeping 11–27 in each lodge, group leader lodges sleeping up to 10)
We know how daunting it can be letting your child go on a residential visit, so we do everything we can to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Our policies and procedures are designed to make sure we adhere to the highest safety standards at all times: Continual safety and first aid training for all staff Regular checks on equipment before and after every activity session Qualified First-Aider on centre 24/7 All staff are fully DBS checked. We create a warm, supportive environment for students so they quickly feel at home. All our activities are progressive, allowing students to join in at whatever level they’re comfortable with. We have found the best way to help children cope with being away from home is to keep them busy, having fun from dawn ‘til dusk. Kingswood cannot guarantee 100% safety for personal items brought onto centre and they will not be covered by insurance. It is therefore advisable to leave valuables – cameras, mobiles, iPods, MP3 players, computer games, jewellery - at home. A clearly named disposable camera is acceptable.
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No electronic equipment Disposable cameras £20 max budget No sweets. These will be confiscated and not returned. DEODORANT SHOULD ONLY BE ROLL ON AS WE DO HAVE CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIES/ASTHMA
Groups during activities Children will be assigned to a group with a group leader - children will do most activities with their assigned group. Children will be asked to pick at least three friends they would like in their group and we will do our utmost to organise it so each children is with a friend. Children will find out which group they are in on arrival.
Rooms Room range in sizes. Again we will do our utmost to ensure children are with their friends. Children will find out which room they are in on arrival Children will find out which group they are in on arrival.
Staying Safe In the event of an emergency the trip leader will have all contact numbers in his phone. The school also has parents/carers contact numbers. The Local Authority and the Diocese of Westminster are aware of the trip. We are insured.
Keeping you up to date Twitter: OLSJ_trips
Lunch on day of trip This will be provided !!! There is no need for children to bring any food, sweets, crisps etc. Your child can bring a bottle of water for the coach journey.
Coach Travel Sickness Ideas: A reading book A deck of cards Top trumps Small travel game Travel Sickness If your child needs a travel sickness tablet, please ensure this is identified on the form and tables provided for outward and return. (You may want to give them the outward tablet before they come to school on the Monday)
Leaving time Children come to school as normal at 9am. Children can wear own clothes. Children bring bags with them at 9am. We aim to leave the school around 12:30 If you wish to wave goodbye, we recommend you arrive around 12:15am.
Return time We aim to return to school by 3:30pm on Friday. This, of course, will be dependant on London traffic. You will be kept informed of our return progress via Twitter.
Medical Form Medical forms will be distributed today. Your child will not be allowed to go on this trip without a fully completed medical form including medical number.
Medication Where reasonably possible, can all medication be in school by Wednesday 3rd July. This gives us ample time to ensure everything is ready to go for the Monday