Year 5’s Residential Visit to the Swattenden Centre Cranbrook in Kent Monday 11 th June to Thursday 14 th June nights / 4 days

What are the educational benefits of going to Swattenden? Fosters self- confidence Makes children more independent Encourages teamwork

Why do we use the Swattenden Centre? Run by Kent County Council as part of their Youth Services. It is not too far from home! The activities are different from Class 6’s Wales trip. A relatively safe environment. We have used the centre for several years. Our previous visits have been very successful! Ask the current Year 6 children!

Who will be looking after your children? We are taking FOUR adult supervisors:- Mr Ainsworth – Group Leader Mrs Eley – Learning Support Assistant Mrs Adams – Learning Support Assistant and Parent Mr Chewter – Parent (and Police Officer!) Mr Taylor will also be visiting Qualified staff from the Swattenden Centre This gives us a ratio of approximately 1 adult for every 7 children

What is the accommodation like? The children will stay in dormitories situated in the “Mansion House” We will have three rooms with either bunk or single beds Staff bedrooms are located next to the children’s. All bedding is provided.

Food The Centre has its own catering facilities. Three meals will be served each day. On Thursday the children will be given a packed lunch when we visit the Rare Breeds Centre.

Visiting your children Visits preferably on either Tuesday or Wednesday. Chance to see what sort of things the children are doing. There might even be a chance to have a go at something…

Typical Itinerary Monday 11 th June Leave School en route to Cranbrook Arrive at Swattenden – Welcome Session – Safety / Fire Drill and room allocation Lunch – Orienteering / bivouac building Diary Dinner (England v France as well) Games and Bedtime Story

Tuesday 12 th June Breakfast – Initiative challenges/ assault course / zipline / archery / climbing wall Lunch – Sports (volleyball, football, Aussie rules, rounders, handball etc) Dinner Night Walk in the woods Diary Bedtime Story

Wednesday 13 th June Breakfast - Zip Line / Archery / Rafting Lunch – Rafting / Low rope challenge / zipline / archery / climbing wall Dinner then diary Talent Show / DVD Bedtime story

Thursday 14 th June 10:00 Leave Swattenden Centre 10:30Arrive Rare Breeds Centre 1:30 Leave Rare Breeds Centre 3:00Arrive back at School

Home and a good night’s sleep! Friday 15 th June Normal School Day

End of Presentation Any questions please?