1. FOXLEASE
Year 6 Residential Week 2018

2. What?
Foxlease is owned by Girlguiding UK and is situated in the beautiful New Forest near the south coast
It is an activity centre where children will take part in a wide range of fun and exciting activities
All meals, snacks and drinks are provided
Children have free time scheduled in
A technology free week!

3. The ‘back garden’

4. Activities include: Canoeing

5. Climbing wall

6. Crate Challenge!

7. Fencing

8. Archery

9. Zip wire

10. New Forest Walk

11. Also:
Swimming
Orienteering
Kayaking
Raft building
Free time
Shop

12. In the evenings….
Campfire
Games night
Disco

13. Tasty meals

14. Safety and wellbeing
High ratio of staff to pupils; 15 is a small group so you can be sure your child will be safe and well-cared for
All activities led by qualified instructors and safety is a priority. Helmets/harnesses/life jackets etc.
Rules shared clearly with pupils regarding their own behaviour and safety on the site and in the house
Medications kept and administered by staff as necessary
First aid available on site
Parents kept in touch with daily via the school office
Letters welcome!

15. Accommodation
In Princess Mary House, a Georgian mansion dating from 1792
Children will share a room with an ensuite bathroom
Staff will sleep in adjacent rooms so children are safe and cared for

16. When? Monday 18th June – Friday 22nd June 2018
Coach travel to the New Forest with a stop en route at Fleet Services
Leave London approximately 9am and arrive at Foxlease at lunchtime
Return to London on Friday lunchtime,
arriving back at school
approximately 4pm

17. Cost £340; installments possible via Parentpay
Includes return coach travel, all meals and accommodation and all activities led by qualified instructors
Please see Ms McGovern or Miss Hardwick in confidence if you have any concerns regarding the cost
To be paid by end of Spring term 2018 please

18. Benefits Maturity and independence; preparation for Year 7 Teamwork
Pride in achievements
Relaxation and time to play
New friendships
A reward for the hard work of the previous months
Lasting memories

19. Any questions?