Year 6 London Visit 20 th – 21 st June 2013 Parents meeting Wednesday 5 th June 2013

Highlights  Hotel stay  Evening meal at Planet Hollywood  Evening Performance of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory  Flight on London Eye  Sightseeing tour of London  Visit to Natural History Museum

Highlights – Day 1 Planet Hollywood for dinner Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane

Highlights – Day 2

Itinerary – day 1  8:30 - 8:40 Arrival at school  Depart by coach to London  Arrival and check-in at hotel  Sightseeing tour  Evening meal at Planet Hollywood  Evening performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Theatre Royal Drury Lane  Return to hotel

Itinerary – Day 2  Continental breakfast and check out of hotel  Arrive at the Southbank for London Eye flight at 10:30  12:30 Arrive at Natural History Museum - for picnic and then visit  15:00 meet coach and transfer back to school.  Rest stop and meal on the way back  ETA at school. 6:30pm

Arrangements  The trip has been arranged through ‘Study Experiences’; a company with great experience co-ordinating school trips  We have our own designated representative and 24 hour support  All establishments have experience accommodating school groups (including the hotel)  The children will be organised into groups of 6 or 7 and have their own group leader. Their leader will supervise them for the duration of the visit.  The visit leader is Mrs Brett. Mrs Dean, Miss Savins, Mrs Gooch, Miss Baggett, Mr Colbeck and Mr Burrows will also supporting the visit.  There will be 7 adults in total and all will be CRB cleared  Children will be sleeping 2 or 3 to a room

Things to take  Comfortable shoes – we will be doing lots of walking!  Personal items for an overnight stay; pyjamas, toothbrush and toiletries etc  Towels and bedding are NOT needed; these are provided by the hotel  A change of clothes  Spending money and camera (these will be the pupil’s responsibility and we cannot be held responsible for them)  A book, word puzzles, comic, card games etc for the journey or bedroom  Water bottle  Packed lunch (for first day)  I suggest two bags are taken. One for carrying around (packed lunch, camera etc) and another for overnight items.  Please name all belongings  NO MOBILE PHONES OR ELECTRONIC GAMES

Behaviour  Only the very highest standards of behaviour are expected AT ALL TIMES  Pupils will be visiting a range of exciting (and busy) places. They should behave responsibly and remember to:  * stick with their group leader  * let their leader know if they have a problem  * follow instructions  ALL pupils will be expected to complete a ‘behaviour contract’ before embarking on the trip  Please speak to your child about these expectations  We are planning on having a great time and everyone’s co-operation ensures the success of this trip

Next steps..  Please complete the visit consent form and behaviour contract  Make sure that your mobile numbers are up to date with the office (we can text you to let you know how we are getting on!)  Speak to us if you or your child has any particular needs or concerns  Ensure that any medication is up to date (including inhalers) and that you have completed the details on the visit form  Sort out what you need to take  Get ready for a wonderful time!