1. Welcome Eden Project Residential Trip
St Sidwell’s Primary School & Nursery
(Parents for Years 5 and 6)
26th June – 28th June 2017

2. Eden

3. Who is going? 50 Year Five and Year Six children
Mr McLeod & Miss Woodhouse
Mrs Briggs to visit on one day
Mrs Statton
Mrs May
Mrs Souyad
Mrs Bland
The children will be divided into two groups per class of approximately 13 children. When larger groups, they will be with their peers.
The centre is also run by qualified staff who will be leading the activities.

4. COGO Travel
Fully accredited and inspected organisation – with the LOTC accreditation and members of the STF (School travel forum)
Run by education and activity specialists and delivered by fully trained, qualified and experienced instructors who encourage, help and inspire young people.
24 years experience in group travel, COGO Travel Primary offer a huge range of school residentials *across the UK and Europe.

5. Learning Experience
All courses and activities are designed to include many learning opportunities, develop key skills and support personal development.
The trip provides a wide range of activities to develop life-skills, build self-confidence and encourage team work.
New skills from new experiences and activities.
Of course they are great fun too, and the children don’t actually feel like they are learning at the time.
Improved communication skills benefiting both in the classroom and at home
Developed cooperation skills through social interaction and team challenges
Increased confidence, motivation and self-assurance through variety of activities
Improved levels of attention and engagement to improve academic performance.
And much more through the specific activities we will be doing, too

6. What’s included Coach Trip return travel- Leaving at Returning-
Full-board and accommodation for the duration of the stay
Access to the Eden Project Biomes
Fun-packed activity programme both daytime and sunset.
High quality experienced instructors.
Fully comprehensive Travel Insurance.
A wonderful learning and educational experience.

7. A typical day’s events Breakfast- 7.30am and 9am
Morning activities from 9.30am
Lunch time allocation between 12.00noon – 1.30pm
Afternoon activities- until 4.30pm
Evening meal time allocation between 5-7pm
Evening Session around 8pm
Come together in YHA café area- hot chocolate
Lights out by 10.15pm
See timetables

8. Activities Timetable Daytime Activities *
All day entrance into the Eden Project
Eden Project Workshop- Storm Patrol*
Hangloose*
Archery
Buggy Building
Orienteering
Sunset Activities
All Starz*
Campfire

9. Accommodation and Facilities
An amazing eco-adventure inside the grounds of the Eden Project.
The trip will combine fun adventure activities with an exciting Eden Project workshop.
All staying in en-suite, high-spec bedrooms made from recycled shipping containers provided by YHA Eden Project (powered by Snoozebox).
Sleeping arrangements – girls and boys sleep in separate rows.
All bedding is provided and bedrooms are centrally heated.
Teachers’ accommodation located adjacent to the childrens’
Bedtime routine – lights out by 10.15pm after a busy day.
A unique educational and fun experience they will remember forever!

10. Facilities include Unique ‘Snoozebox’ YHA accommodation
Eden Project catering
Playing Field
YHA café area
Gift Shop
Free Wi-fi

11. Learning Outcomes
Improved communication skills benefiting both in the classroom and at home
Developed cooperation skills through social interaction and team challenges
Increased independence
Increased confidence, growth mindset in practice, and self-assurance through variety of activities
Improved levels of attention and engagement to improve academic performance.
And much more through the specific activities we will be doing, too.

12. Catering Facilities
Children will be provided with 3 meals’ per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Only meal not provided is lunch on their day of arrival. Packed lunch is required.
Time slot will be allocated for the dining room.
Centre is aware of dietary requirements
Catering facilities look excellent

13. Safety and wellbeing
We understand how nerve-wracking it can be letting your child go on a residential visit (for some of you !); we will do everything we can to make it safe and enjoyable for everyone.
COGO Safety Management Systems are regularly monitored and reviewed.
Fully Qualified instructors
Qualified First aid trained staff with two of our TAs-Mrs Souyad & Mrs May particularly experienced and qualified
24/7 on-call emergency contacts *
Fire Alarm practise upon arrival
Staff in adjacent rooms. Securely locked room doors which only staff can access once locked from inside, using specific key cards
Children wearing hi-vis bibs on site
Fully comprehensive Insurance is included for both children and teachers.

14. What to pack Packed Lunch for first day! Medicines*
•Suitable Nightwear*
•Comfortable casual clothes for evening ( jeans are permitted)
•Underwear and socks (plus extra if we get wet)
•Towels and a wash kit*
•Trousers/ track suit bottoms for day wear (not jeans)
•T-shirts and long-sleeved tops/sweaters/fleece tops
•Slippers/Trainers/Boots for outside ( wellies/old trainers)
•Waterproof coat with hood/ Waterproof trousers (optional)
•Hat and gloves
•Torch
•Dustbin bag for wet clothes- a label on this will help
•Plastic drinks bottle and lunch box
•Sunscreen
•Day rucksack
•Reading book /game/camera
•Pocket Money -£10 maximum

15. What NOT to pack
Mobile phones/ Smart Watches (Anything to access the internet)
Electronic/computer games
Jewellery* and valuables
Remember to label everything that your child brings with them - Children will be responsible for their own belongings

16. Other Preparation
Encourage your child to have a go at everything they encounter- they should approach everything with a positive mindset and avoid returning with regrets.
Encourage them to enjoy the company of their class mates- this will be particularly relevant to Year 6.
Remind them that this is a great chance for them to enjoy their independence- they will not be calling home.
Although we do not expect any behaviour issues the children will be reminded

17. Any questions?

18. Handout-
Timetables and events explained
Kit list
Key times
Reminder re medicines
Marshmallows and sticks