1. Information for Parents and Pupils
Ardmay House
Information for Parents and Pupils

2. Where are we?
Ardmay House is located on the shores of Loch Long, just outside the village of Arrochar.

4. Getting ready for your trip

6. What should I pack/not pack?
Old comfy warm clothes
Lots of socks and underwear
Trainers
PJs
Midge repellent/sun tan lotion (seasonal)
Wash kit and towel
Lunch box and water bottle
Roll on deodorant
Mobile phones
Digital cameras
Electronic games and equipment, I pads
Brand new clothes
Denim jeans
Jewellery
Valuables
Full kit-list available on the Ardmay House
website:

7. Arriving at Ardmay
Coach will leave from school – don’t bring too many sweeties for the journey!
Welcome to the house, find your bedroom and getting to know the house and grounds.
Find out your group and meet your instructor for the week.
Lunch at Ardmay House – you won’t need a packed lunch on arrival day.
Fire drill to make sure everyone knows where the fire exits are.
First activity – Forest Adventure.

8. Forest Adventure

9. Outdoor Activities
During the residential week at Ardmay House you will take part in a variety of outdoor activities including:

10. Canoeing

12. Rock Climbing

13. Abseiling

14. Mountain adventure

15. Team Challenge

16. Orienteering

17. Weaseling

18. Staff and Safety High staff to child ratio. AALS licence
All staff are PVG checked through Disclosure Scotland
and are highly qualified with appropriate NGB qualifications and First Aid Certificates

19. Medicine and Medication
All prescribed and non prescribed medication must be handed into school.
It must be clearly labelled age appropriate and in date
Parents should give signed written permission for any non prescription medication..
A spare inhaler should be sent for any pupil who has asthma.
Teachers will keep a written record of any medicine administered during the trip.

20. On a arrival day evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home
On a arrival day evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home. They also keep a daily diary of the activities they have done each day.

21. Evening Activities Indoor Games Night Beach Scavenger Hunt
After dinner there will be some time to relax and have a shower before the evening activities which run from
7-9pm.
These include:
Indoor Games Night
Beach Scavenger Hunt

22. At Ardmay House we operate a healthy eating policy, serving a child-friendly, nutritious menu.
Breakfast: Cereals, toast with spreads, banana and yoghurt, with fruit juice.
Lunch: Soup Filled rolls, fruit, and juice or water.
Dinner: Choice of two main courses (always one vegetarian option) and a pudding.
Supper: Biscuits and juice.
Tuck shop: During activities - £1/day

23. End of the week – home time!
On a departure day morning, we do a big clean up before the bus arrives.
There is a chance to go to the souvenir shop to buy a memento of the trip.

24. We do a review of all we have achieved during the week before the closing ceremony, where each pupil will receive a certificate of achievement.

25. Any Questions? Further information including FAQs,
a sample menu and kit list can be
found in the ‘schools’ section of our
website:
For any more information, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
By telephone: By

26. We’re looking forward to seeing you at Ardmay soon!