1. Y8 Residential Visit to Kingswood 29 June – 1 July 2016

2. Staff Mr McClune Miss Booth Mrs Summers Miss Bingham Mr Booker Mr Dias
Mr Hincliffe
Mr Agar
Miss Ostle
11. Mrs Williams 12. Miss Thomas 13. Mrs Copeland 14. Mr Higgins 15. Mr Peace 16. Mrs Evans 17. Miss Leigh 18. PC Case 19. Mr James

3. Wednesday 29 June – Friday 1 July
Please ensure your child is in school for 8am to register for the visit and drop off luggage and medication (main hall).
Students must arrive in full uniform.
Lessons will commence as usual at 8:25am.
Lunch will be at 11:45am.
Coach departs from the academy at 12:15pm.
We intend to arrive back in school for approximately 2pm on Friday 1 July. Please collect your child – this is an INSET day.

4. Medication
Ensure that all medical conditions/medication have been identified on the medical form.
Hand in all medication.
Make sure everything is clearly labelled in a plastic bag.
Use travel sickness tablets if necessary.
Tell staff if you do not feel well.

5. Activities Outdoor climb Problem solving Zip wire Fencing Orienteering
Archery
Raft building
Club Kingswood
Campfire

6. What to pack - essentials
Toiletries – (deodorants must be roll on, no aerosols)
Old clothes for activity sessions (long sleeved top, trousers and closed toe shoes that you are prepared to get wet and muddy!)
Waterproof clothing (coat, trousers, wellies)
Plastic bags for dirty clothes
A bath towel

7. What to pack - essentials
Socks and underwear (bring extra!)
Sun cream and a sun hat
Pyjamas (bring something to put on your feet e.g. slippers, thick socks)
A water bottle
Spending money

8. Students will be informed in their VMG.
Rooming
Students will be informed in their VMG.

9. Mobile phones
Students are advised to not take their mobile phones on the trip, however, we understand if students may need them to contact parents and carers on their way back.
Please be aware that all student mobile phones will be kept in the safe at Kingswood for the duration of the trip.
If students fail to follow this instruction or misuse their phones, staff have been advised to confiscate phones and parents or carers will be expected to collect phones on return to Outwood Academy Valley.
Emergencies – out of school hours number:

10. Behaviour Behaviour is expected to be the same as in the academy:
Listening and following instructions.
Punctuality.
Politeness.
No photos taken whilst at Kingswood are to be uploaded to the internet.

11. Behaviour BEHAVIOUR ON THE COACH
Students must remain seated, with seatbelts fastened when the coach is moving. The coach must be kept tidy. Chewing gum is not permitted on the trip.
BEHAVIOUR AT KINGSWOOD
Students should behave sensibly at all times, showing courtesy and consideration towards members of staff (both Valley and Kingswood). Under no circumstances should they go anywhere alone. (Always in a 2 or more)
VALUABLES
The school or staff will not be responsible for any loss or damage to these items. Your child will be responsible for his/her own money during the visit.

12. Any questions?