1. Derwent Hill – International Residential

2. Where are we going?
Derwent Hill Residential Centre is located in the picturesque area known as the Lake District, North West England. The centre is walking distance to the town of Keswick.
Independent learners, activities will be in a setting that they can’t experience in the UAE. One activity is examining rocks in an old disused mine.

3. What are the benefits of attending this residential?
The learning opportunities for your child are:
• The opportunity to develop independence, social skills and their confidence in a range of challenges
• Explore and experience a range of Outdoor activities
• Gain a wider understanding of the world – geographical climate, landscape and geology
• English skills– developing language and understanding of descriptive settings, the environment and unfamiliar places/things
Inspire your child to open their eyes to possibilities outside of the UAE in a global setting
Independent learners, activities will be in a setting that they can’t experience in the UAE. One activity is examining rocks in an old disused mine.

4. Itinerary: Sunday 27th May – Friday 1st June 2018
Meet at DXB T3 at 4.30am approximately (exact time TBC)
Travel to Derwent Hill Centre, Keswick – Sunday 27th May, flight is at 7.25am
Sunday evening, orientation of the centre, safety instructions, evening meal and night time activity
Mon-Thurs activities at the centre
Typical day: Breakfast, morning activity, lunch (packed lunch), afternoon activity, evening meal, evening activity & down time
Friday 1st June, return coach pick up at 8am, Emirates flight at 2pm from Manchester, arrive Dubai (2nd June)
Parents collect their child from Terminal 3 DXB

5. Costs: Sunday 27th May – Friday 1st June 2018
Total cost of trip based on 24 children travelling is approximately: dhs (number dependent)
The Price Includes:
Return flight from Dubai to Manchester
Outbound: Sunday 27th May at DXB, land at (UK time)
Inbound: Friday 1st June at (UK time) MAN, arrive DXB Sat 2nd June
Coach from Manchester airport to Keswick and return
Travel Insurance
JPS School Kit
Note exchange rate for GBP to DIR for Derwent Hill Group 1-12 children 24 or 36 children to make 3 groups

6. What to Wear?
You will be provided with a kit list – /list to follow
Changeable weather conditions and the different activities will determine what the children need to wear for each activity- instructors will advise the children before each activity
Take old clothes – please don’t go out to buy brand new designer wear as activities can be wet/muddy
Specialist clothing such as walking boots, welly boots and waterproofs will be provided by the centre
We will all travel to and from the trip wearing JPS kit; polo shirt, tracksuit bottoms and hoody, children will also get a large travel bag and rug-sac so that belongings are easily identifiable
ALSO PACK A PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE to regularly refill
Weather is very changeable and depending on the individual activity instructors will advise what to wear. E.g. Hill walk warm at start but cold at top

7. Eating Arrangements Wakey Wakey-7.30am ! Breakfast – 8am, cereals
followed by a cooked breakfast
and toast.
Children are expected to clear up after they’ve eaten.
For their lunch the children will be given a packed lunch,
Sandwiches, again their will be a choice,
Crisps,
Fruit,
A chocolate biscuit
A piece of cake or flapjack.
The children will also be given a drink.
Weather is very changeable and depending on the individual activity instructors will advise what to wear. E.g. Hill walk warm at start but cold at top

8. Expectations
The week is an adventurous outdoor activity week. All children are expected to take part/try all of the activities. They are not allowed to choose which activities they would like to do. Children are expected to work as a team to support and positively encourage each other.
Children are not allowed to phone home at any stage as we have found in the past that this can aggravate homesickness. We will keep you updated via a Facebook group.
Children are expected to have spent at least one night away from home, staying with non family members before the trip.
Children are not allowed to take any electrical equipment; mobile phones, ipads etc with them.
Teaching staff prior conversations with regards to activities – try to select activities they wouldn’t do in UAE

9. Expectations
During their stay the children will also be asked to do some jobs to help the centre run as efficiently as possible.
For example:
Getting the weather report,
Clearing up any games in the common rooms,
Checking all of the equipment is out of the mini bus,
Keeping the dormitories clean etc.
This enables the children to develop a sense of responsibility as the activities do not start until everyone has done their job.

10. Questions
What experience do you have to run this trip? Mrs Kaye over 6 years, last year the children at JPS had an amazing time!
Length of Flight? Approximately 7hours
Length of Coach journey? 2h30-3h traffic dependent
Will parents have contact with their child while away? Blog updates, no phone call unless it is an emergency
Will the trip replace the existing camp? No
What safety arrangements are in place? Travel insurance is in place for our trip, Derwent Hill centre has detailed Risk Assessments for all of the activities the children will engage in, medical procedures are in place at the centre with transport on site to take any child who is injured to the nearest hospital in Keswick if required-all instructors are first aid trained
Any dietary requirements? The onsite chef will cater for any dietary requirements including food allergies- please indicate these on your child’s form.
Wadi Adventure to take place in October – might be a good introduction to do both

11. Next Steps
Discuss with your child if they’re up for the challenge of what will be a wonderful residential trip!
Complete the permission form by Sunday 8th October, I will count how many children we have to check the trip will go ahead. I will then contact parents to indicate that your child has a place and the exact price for the trip based on final numbers.
Pay the initial 25% non-refundable deposit (required by Derwent Hill and Emirates) to the school accounts department – who will provide you with a receipt by Thursday 19th of October Places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis!
50% of the trip will be payable by Thursday 25th January 18
The balance of the trip to be paid by Wednesday 21st March 18
Please Note- Parents will be accountable for any costs incurred if they’re child drops out of the trip, unless we are able to claim on the insurance or gain a partial refund
IMPORTANT – Check if you require a Visa to travel to the UK uk-visa
More information is available on the Derwent Hill website
Up to 12 children in an activity group either 24 children or 36 children
Permission/expression of interest