1. Lockerbie Manor 4th – 8th June 2017
Parent and Pupil Information Session

2. Lockerbie Manor
Lockerbie Manor in Dumfries and Galloway is set amidst 78 acres of tranquil woodland and fields inhabited with an abundance of natural wildlife. The centre is superbly located in South West Scotland with easy access from the M74 motorway.

3. Activities Canoe/Kayak Hill Walk Zip Wire
Canoe/Kayak
Hill Walk
Zip Wire
Manor Olympics (fun and games for teams)
Climbing
Scavenger Hunt (small group activity collect fun items)
Volleyball
Abseiling
Low Ropes (a series of cabled and rope events)
Stand up Paddle Boarding (very wet activity)
Survival Skills (5 basic elements : shelter, warmth, drink, food, rescue)
Mountain Biking
Blind Trail (experience life without one of the senses)
Obstacle Course
Wide Games (plan tactics and learn skills)
Orienteering
Team Games
Disco

4. A typical day 07.00 - Rise & Shine 07.30 - Breakfast starts
Breakfast starts
09.00 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 1
10.30 – Break Time
10.50 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 2
12.20 – Lunch Time
13.40 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 3
15.10 – Break Time
15.30 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 4
17.15 – Evening Meal / Free time
19.00 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 5
Bedtime - At the discretion of the school

5. What to pack – clothing Please label all clothing
5 woolly jumpers or heavy sweatshirts
10 warm t-shirts
5 pairs of old jogging/tracksuit bottoms (lycra dries quickly) No jeans allowed for activities
Underwear
10 pairs of socks
Old trainers that can get wet x2
Water proof jacket
Water proof trousers

6. What to pack – clothing Please label all clothing
Night clothes (t shirts, joggies, sweatshirt)
Pyjamas
Indoor shoes
Sun hat
Disco clothes – jeans allowed

7. What to pack – other essentials
Sleeping bag & Pillowcase
A drink bottle
Rucksack
Wash Bag & Toiletries (NO aerosols, roll on deodorant)
Large plastic bag for dirty clothes
Towels x 2
Sun cream
Midge cream

8. What to pack – optional extras
Some sweets for night time – NO NUTS or traces of nuts
£5 for tuck (coins please) No more than this
Books, playing cards and other quiet activities
Camera – disposable one

9. What not to pack Electronics such as: I pads Phones Tablets
Games Consoles
Hair Dryers
Straighteners
Chewing gum
Football strips/tops
Welly boots
Jewellery

10. Food All children will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner
A few options will be available
Dietary requirements/allergies
Manners
Turn taking
Noise levels
Teachers eat too!

11. Medication
Any medication that is kept in school will be taken by the teachers to Lockerbie Manor
Parents please ensure you sign Medicine Consent form prior to departure
Children to make sure they are responsible for anything they may need on the bus i.e. inhaler

12. Accommodation- Pod village
Children will be in a pod and activity group with at least one friend. Class teachers will approve these arrangements.
Pods and activity groups will be allocated on arrival.

13. Departure – 4th June
Arrive at school at usual time with name clearly marked on suitcase
Relaxed morning with class teacher in class
Break at normal time
Lunch at 12:00 (toilet)
Bring packed lunch in a disposable bag
Begin loading buses around 12.30pm
Parents welcome to come school for departure which should be around 1pm
No food allowed on the bus
Travel sickness – please provide medication

14. Arrival – 8th June Should arrive back at school around 2.30pm
School will provide updates if any travel disruption etc.
Children should be collected and taken home at this time

15. Twitter No wifi out with main building
Staff will take as many photographs as possible
Please be patient
Any emergencies you will be notified immediately
If you need to contact us please call the school and they will contact Miss McKenzie
You can contact Lockerbie Manor directly

16. Behaviour contract To be completed and returned asap
Must be completed prior to the trip
Manners
Following rules
Health and safety
Rules not followed parents to collect child

17. Parents
Please speak to Miss McKenzie if you have any concerns prior to the trip
Pod allocations can not be changed
Ensure all medications are up to date and consents are completed
Discuss behaviour contract with your child
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18. Children Follow the rules Representing St Cadoc’s Have fun
Make amazing memories
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