1. Mill on the Brue
2017

2. Location www.millonthebrue.co.uk
Mill on the Brue is located in Somerset
Travel time is approximately 1 and 45 minutes away

3. Your job before we leave...
Ensure that your child has the correct kit for the trip.
Ensure you have provided us with any medication your child may need while away (Name and dosage) and that you have also informed us of any other events that may occur e.g. Sleep walking etc
If your contact numbers have changed since you last completed the booking form please let us know the new numbers ASAP
Please get your children to help pack their suitcase as it is vital that they know where everything is!

4. The children will be outside WHATEVER THE WEATHER!
PLEASE NOTE- No electric/computer games or mobile phones please for fear of loss
 ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME
Clothing and Equipment list
Swimming costume x 1
2 towels (1 swim & 1 bath)
Soap/shower gel
Face flannel
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Brush/ comb
Handkerchief and / or tissues
Nightdress /pyjamas / dressing gown
Waterproof Jacket
Changes of socks & underwear for 5 days (plus spares)
Change of top clothing-outer clothing should be practical and comfortable – T-shirts
Several changes of trousers/ tracksuit bottoms / shorts is essential (No jeans)
At least 3 long sleeved tops
Sweatshirts/jumpers/fleeces
2 pairs of trainers – in case one gets wet
Indoor shoes or slippers (not slipper socks as the lounge is a multi-purpose area)
Water bottle is essential
Plastic carrier bag to bring back damp towels, clothes etc
Sun cream, sunglasses
Cap/hat
Wet wipes
Books and indoor games
Torch
Disco outfit
Small ruck sac for during the day
Optional
Cameras permitted, at students own risk (loaded) NOT PHONES!
1 cuddly toy
Spending money will be provided by the school. (No further money will be needed.)

5. Our job...
Children will be split into 3 groups for the activities and then into smaller bedroom groups
The sleeping groups will not be mixed
Friends will be taken into consideration for this process
Children will find out the groups and sleeping arrangements on arrival at Mill on the Brue to save fuss.

6. The morning of the trip
We will be leaving the school at 9:15am promptly
No school uniform!
Please bring your child to the front office and into the school hall as we will need to register them before we go – NO LATER THAN 8:45
Medication will be collected in the hall, please ensure it is clearly named and in a clear bag – travel sickness pills may be taken prior to arriving at school – please don’t forget the RETURN JOURNEY
Hayfever sufferers - please ensure they have plenty of medication for the WHOLE WEEK
Lunch will be provided on arrival at Mill on the Brue

7. Off we go!
Team games

8. On arrival...
We will eat lunch at Mill on the Brue and we expect to arrive by 11 am
Children and adults will be given a full tour of the site and health and safety talk and fire practice
We will be shown the accommodation prior to lunch and before the activities start

9. Safety on site Our accommodation is manned 24 hours by staff
There are NO cycle paths or walkways running through the Mill on the Brue
The instructors are fully qualified in all individual activities and all CRB checked
Duty Managers monitor the site 24 hours a day
In case of emergency – cars are available to transport children or to buy medication
There is a health centre next door to our accommodation

10. Sleeping arrangements
We are lucky enough to have the whole boarding house to ourselves
Girls sleep on one side of the house / boys on the other
Dormitories have access to showers / sinks and toilets
We do expect children to keep the dormitories clean and tidy –points system will be in place to ensure this happens
We also expect children to shower while we are there and there will be time available for them to do so

11. Continued... Final activity finishes at 21:00
Children will be expected to be ready for bed by 22:00 and lights out at 22:30
We will instruct the children where to go in case there is a problem during the night – children MUST go anywhere in pairs

12. Meal Time We will be allocated meal times on Arrival
Breakfast is in the adjoining boarding school; all other meals are served on the main site
Breakfast– buffet style – lots of choice and
plenty of it!
Lunch and Dinner is a set menu and is AMAZING!
Any child with allergies of any kind are catered for
individually – Key that we are aware

13. Snack time

14. Activities
Children will be participating in a range of activities during the week, here are some examples:
Canoeing and kayaking / Zip Wire / Rifle Shooting / Archery / Blind Trail / Obstacle Course / Tunnelling / Rafting / Low and high ropes / Team Games / Disco / Grass toboggans / Water slide etc
Children will need to wear specific clothes for certain activities – kit list is vital

15. Archery

16. Rifle shooting

18. Zip wire!!

19. Leap of Faith

20. Water slide

21. Pizza
making

23. Expectations
Children are expected to look after their own property, hygiene and themselves. A sensible attitude to the trip is essential.
We have, as always, high expectations of behaviour. Sanctions will be given for children who do misbehave
Please make sure you are contactable throughout the week in case of a medical or behaviour issue.
If a child is continuously disruptive or we deem an incident serious enough you will be contacted and will be expected to come and collect your child from Mill on the Brue at your expense.

24. Questions
The week will be a lot of fun and the children will thoroughly enjoy themselves
All we ask that the children try their best and have a go, no one will be forced to do something that they don’t want to do
The adults will be around after question time if you have any queries about the trip
We expect to return to school by 12.00pm on the Friday. Your child must be collected at this time. If this causes any problems, please let us know today.
Thank you for your support.
Enjoy your week!