Plas Dol Y Moch

Journey 3 -4 hour Journey Break - Telford Services   3 -4 hour Journey Break - Telford Services 45 minute break on outbound journey 30 minute break on return journey Drinks and food only to be consumed at the break in the journey. No food or drink is allowed on the coach

TYPICAL DAY AND PUPIL’S DAILY DUTIES 7.00 am Call students. 7.15am - 7.30am students wash, make beds, tidy around own bed area, shelves, wardrobes - all shoes, cases, books, clothes should be put away. Visiting staff are responsible for this period. 7.30am – 7.45am The occupants of each dormitory have responsibilities for the cleaning of a particular area, i.e dormitory, stairs, corridors, showers, including the waterproofs / boots storage area. Visiting staff should supervise this. 7.45am Breakfast 8.15am Sandwich Making – Students make their own sandwiches for lunch. The Dol-y-Moch duty staff and domestic staff will supervise the dining room and visiting staff will stand by the tables and supervise the details of making the lunches.

9.00am Assembly - 9.15am Activities - Please ensure that students are ready in time. Before leaving the Centre, check again that dormitories are tidy. 5.25pm Dinner 6.30pm Evening Programme. 8.30 - 9.30pm This period involves opening the tuck shop, making the evening drink and clearing away afterwards. Please supervise and assist as requested by the duty member of staff. Bed time

Activities Kayaking / Canoeing Climbing / Abseiling - the centre has a small climbing wall and uses nearby rock slabs with a range of routes. Children are safeguarded by ropes, harnesses and helmets. Gorge Activity - this involves group challenges in a steep sided river valley. This involves scrambling over rocks, along ledges and crossing the river. The water is generally shallow and children are issued with helmets, boots and if appropriate, harnesses. Mountain Journey - a journey on foot through one of the mountain ranges in Snowdonia National Park. Usually involves reaching a summit and scrambling over rocky terrain. Mine Adventure involves going underground into a disused mine that has been inspected under a scheme approved by the Health and Safety Executive. Orienteering

CLOTHING AND INFORMATION THESE ITEMS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CENTRE Boots Rucksacks Waterproofs Specialist Equipment (for climbing, canoeing, etc.) ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR TRAVELLING, EVENING AND GENERAL USE Coat Socks - bring plenty 1 set casual clothes Underclothes (bring plenty!) Shoes / Trainers Nightwear 2 Towels (1 large) Plastic carrier bag for dirty washing. Personal Washing Gear (including soap, toothpaste, shampoo) Field Studies – Pens, pencils, notepaper Toiletries Please bring a soft holdall or a small suitcase, as we do not have room for large suitcases, especially rigid or “hard cases”.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR ALL COURSES The nature of the activities may be hard wearing on students’ clothes so they are advised to bring old items from the following list. 2 pairs of Trainers (including 1 old pair) Warm Hat Minimum - 3 pairs trousers/tracksuit bottoms Gloves Minimum - 3 long sleeved fleeces T Shirts (plenty) Minimum - 3 pairs of thick socks Torch and Battery Water bottle No jeans on activities.

No electronic equipment No food or drink No medicines* Asthma inhalers

Spending money Please ensure all purses / wallets have a contact name inside. Up to £15 SMALL CHANGE ONLY PLEASE If they wish to purchase sweets or souvenirs from the evening tuck shop, sweets and drinks are all priced at 60p per item.

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Leaving school Bus will be leaving at 2pm on Monday 16th September. All children should be in school by lunchtime - 12 noon. Children will need to bring everything Children to eat lunch as soon as they get to school

Arrive at 1.15pm on Friday 20th September