1. Pentrellyncymer Year 5 April 2016

2. ‘Adventurous Activities’ in the curriculum. ‘Adventurous Activities’ in the curriculum. In the curriculum children have to, by the end of key stage 2, have the skills to: Overcome challenges of a physical and problem solving nature with a partner or in a small group. Acquire skills necessary for the activities undertaken, e.g. reading a compass, tying a rope, construct a shelter etc. Identify why they should be mindful of their own and other’s safety and how to respect the environment.

3. Pentrellyncymer is just over an hour away from Wrexham, not far from Cerrigydrudion on the A5. It is near the Llyn Brenig Reservoir.

4. Pentrellyncymer centre was originally the old village school and the headmaster’s house which was built for the children of the construction workers who were building the nearby Alwen Reservoir at the turn of the twentieth century. The village itself is very rural. There are quite a few farms dotted around, a couple of houses, the old chapel building and the old school which is the centre itself.

5. The centre comprises of 5 children’s dormitories (which sleep 8 children) interspersed with staff bedrooms and the staffroom. Each dormitory is en suite with shower facilities and a separate toilet. The centre has recently been modernised and extended and provides very comfortable accommodation for the children. The building is all on ground floor level, providing wheelchair access to all areas of the centre.

6. Possible Activities… The following activities are for groups and the children will be split into 3 groups: Orienteering; Biking; Canoeing; Forest School activities; Alwen Reservoir Science Morning. The weather will dictate what we do!

7. Daily Timetable Breakfast 8.30am – cereal and cooked Activity 1 from 9.30am – children split into 3 groups Lunch 1.00pm – packed lunch (fruit, sandwiches, crisps, yoghurt etc.) Activity 2 from 1.30pm. Tea 5.00pm – cooked meal Evening activity from 6.00pm – walk, orienteering (torch!!) Children asleep by 8.30pm for a good 12 hours………after hot drink and biscuit/toast.

8. The centre also comprises of a very efficient drying room for muddy footwear and wet clothing. Children eat all meals in the dining room. During the course of their stay they will be expected to take their turn in serving other pupils and clearing tables after meals. The children will make their own packed lunch for the middle day of their stay.

9. Children are well fed during their stay – the quality of the food is excellent, with all diets catered for. The children are given both cereal and a hot breakfast every morning and are provided with a hot meal every day.

10. Instructors 1 instructor to each group PLUS a teacher 2 adults to every 12 children

11. Safety Correct ratios adults to children ALL activities supervised Experienced instructors to lead day activities Medication – inhalers to be kept by children Medical/dietary information has been forwarded Fire drill completed on arrival Sweets!!! Drinks bottles – water machine in dining hall Staff in contact with school daily – updates!

12. Tips Can your child fold his/her sleeping bag? Have they had experience of making a sandwich? No jeans!! Medication – to Mr Jones Weds am. No electronic gadgets or phones – no signal Try and label everything if possible Maximum of £3 spending money Sandwiches – no lunch boxes on Wednesday please – everything in a bag! (No glass though!) Check Pentrellyncymer blog!