1. Whitemoor Lakes
4th – 6th July 2018

2. Why go on a residential? Builds self confidence Team building
Independence
Life-long skills
and much more…

3. Depart: Wednesday 04/07/18 9.00 a.m. Return: Friday 06/07/18 4.00 p.m.
When?
Depart: Wednesday 04/07/ a.m.
Return: Friday 06/07/ p.m.

4. Location
Whitemoor Lakes is located near Lichfield in Staffordshire, all activities are located on site. Dormitories are in one building with adjacent rooms and a central meeting area. There will be private activity sessions on site where we can work as a team to develop our skills.

7. Who’s Going? A minimum of 6 members of staff from the school.
The majority of staff will be from the year group
Mrs Alexander (Trip Leader).
Usually one member of the PE team and at least one medically trained member of staff

8. Activities

9. Wednesday Meet @ Bushfield (Hall) Journey to the Pioneer Centre
8.15 – 8.30
Bushfield (Hall)
9.00 – 11.00
Journey to the Pioneer Centre
Eat our packed lunch
(in a disposable bag please!) at the
Pioneer Centre and settle in

10. Timetable – Wednesday

11. Timetable – Thursday

12. Timetable – Friday

13. The centre provide all the food:
Breakfast:
-cereal, juice, cooked breakfast
Lunch:
-Jacket potato, cheese and beans
Dinner:
-Sausage, mash and peas
Vegetarian option available
(water and fruit available throughout the day)

14. Food
During meal times, there will be designated tables for us to ensure we are able to dine as a group.
We are able to accommodate a variety of dietary requirements, please let us know if you have any concerns around meal times.

15. Communications
Children will not be allowed to bring mobile phones to Whitemoor Lakes.
Staff members will have mobile phones with them in case of emergency.
Parents/carers will be given an out of hours contact number should you need to get in touch with your child.
You will be informed of our arrival and expected return.

16. You will need to pack:
At least 2 pairs of outdoor trainers
1 pair of indoor shoes
Old jeans / tracksuit bottoms
A couple of old long sleeved jumpers / sweatshirts / hooded tops
Wet weather clothing including a waterproof coat!
Warm weather clothing including a hat, sunglasses, sun cream (named)
Plenty of clean underwear and socks!
Plastic bags
Pyjamas
Toiletries
A bath towel
A cuddly toy!?!

17. You can bring books/ comics/ note-pads/
top-trumps/ magnetic travel games etc. to help keep you entertained …
BUT REMEMBER
NO mobile phones/
iPods/ PSPs / MP3s etc.

18. Behaviour
If there are any concerns about a child’s behaviour in school prior to the trip – there may be discussions between the school and the parents about the suitability of that child attending the trip.
If a child’s behaviour is deemed unacceptable and ‘unsafe’ while on the trip, the school may well remove the child mid way through the residential.

19. Pay £30 deposit to secure their place by 22nd September 2017.
What now?
There are 65 spaces on the trip. In the event of being over subscribed, all requests handed in by the deadline will be chosen at random until the trip is full.
Pay £30 deposit to secure their place by 22nd September 2017.
Payment due by Friday 13th April (total cost approximately £195).

20. Any questions?