Exmouth Camp DEvon 10th – 14th June 2019

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-10 experienced members of staff Who is going? -84 Year 8 pupils -10 experienced members of staff

How are we getting there? 2 Coaches 5 hour journey (approx) (Suggest Travel sickness tablets even if never been sick)

What do I need? See equipment list in booklets -Warm clothes/Waterproof -Sun cream -Swimsuit/Old trainers -Sleeping bag -Pot of salt - Day of travel you will need something comfortable wear on your feet!!

What Am I allowed…? Yes IPods (No charging areas) Jewellery/Food No Mobile Phones Chewing gum Cigarettes or Alcohol

What activities will we do? Watersports Beach Trip Boat trip to Dawlish Circus skills Team challenge Bushcraft Walking

What about in the evening? Beach Archery Tag Disco Quiz/Bingo

Where do we sleep? Eat? -In static tents – Canvas sides with wooden floor with a mattress -Eat in dining hall -Each group does a duty

On site - There are a number of rules and regulations that the pupils will be told about at the camp - No pupils will be allowed to enter any other pupils’ tent, under any circumstances - There will be areas at the site that are out of bounds

Safety - Risk assessments carried out - All centres providing activities are approved and certificated - All centres have qualified staff for the activities being offered - Consent forms

Dawlish -Be safe - Groups of at least 3 at all times - Carry your information card (Buddy Card) - Know which group you are in - Wear a watch - Don’t talk to strangers - Be sensible

Poor behaviour In the event of: -Serious misbehaviour - Behaviour which puts themselves or somebody else at risk - Failure to follow the rules - Intentional damage to property

Consequences - Privileges removed - Bag search - Phone call home to parents which may well result in them needing to come and collect their child from the camp.

Medication - In a clear plastic bag - Clearly labelled - Hand in to WA First aid staff ASAP.

Illness / sickness - Wigston Academy have fully qualified first aiders - Camp has first aid facilities and trained staff - At night Wigston Academy staff will be available

Spending money - Parental discretion - Suggested amount of about £20-£30 - Services (expensive) Souvenirs Shops in Dawlish Small fun fair at Dawlish Warren Tuck shop on camp Individuals responsible for own money

Departure - 9:30 a.m.(arrive at school 8.45 – 9.00 am) Site B Hall - Parents please drop off only – do not go into the hall - Pupils come straight to hall with bags, labelled with Name, Coach number and Group.

Return Arrive back at Wigston Academy at approx 6:00pm. Parents please be prompt Pupils wait for parents in foyer – DO NOT GO HOME ALONE

Telephone In the event of an unpredicted substantial delay to the arrival time of coaches back to school, the school will inform you using our text message system and social media

The total cost of £315 should be paid by Friday 24th May 2019.

Finally - Parents - Please make time to read the booklet carefully - Equipment list - Completed consent and medical forms return it to me, deadline Fri 3rd May, preferably with medication (to medical). - Contact me at school with any questions or problems

- Special dietary requirements? - Birthdays?

Updates : We will update on a daily basis via the Wigston Academy face- book and twitter pages to keep you updated with our itinerary and activities.

Finally - Pupils - Listen carefully to instructions Be sensible Have Fun!! Enjoy!!!

Questions?