1. Welcome to Low Port Residential Experience
Information Evening
Wednesday 5th October

2. General Information
Children have an overnight experience at Low Port Centre in Linlithgow.
Dates – 26th/27th April and 31st May/1st June
A ratio of 1 adult to 6 children is used for any trip – other WPS staff members will accompany, including a qualified first aider.
There are three floors at Low Port with two members of WPS staff sleeping on each floor.
Clothes – old is fine!

3. Benefits of Experience
Development and consolidation of topic work – links to curriculum for excellence
Outdoor learning experiences for most of the day…no matter what the weather is!
Develop new skills and knowledge
Independent living skills
Engage with staff and peers at a deeper level
Problem solving capabilities

4. Overview of visit – day 1 Leave school 9.30am
Arrive at Low Port Centre for first activity
Packed lunch which should be brought to school in the morning
Second Low Port Activity
Showers (if required), unpack, evening meal provided by centre
Evening activities
DVD, supper and bed

5. Possible Activities Orienteering Woodland Adventure Canadian Canoeing
Archery
Games on the Peel
Woodland skills, fire lighting, song singing and storytelling
These activities will be led by Low Port Instructors or a trained member of staff and will link to curriculum for exellence

6. Overview of visit – day 2
Get up, pack and breakfast provided by Low Port Centre
Activity such as visit to Linlithgow Palace led by the Linlithgow PS Palace guides
Canal boat trip, visit to Annet House or nature walk around loch
Packed lunch provided by Low Port Centre
1.45pm – return bus home
Reflective activity in class

7. Cost £42.75 per child for residential (including meals)
£7.25 per child per instructed activity x2
Transport costs – around £200 (but may be less)
Canal Boat trip (if required) £3 per child
Staff costs - dependant on numbers
Palace Guide tour - free
Total per child approximately £70 (this is subject to change depending on final transport and activity costs and final pupil numbers)
Council concessions policy – 50% reduction in residential. Please notify school office

8. Last bits……
It is better to assume your child will be ready to go to camp by the end of P3 – very few pupils have opted out over the years
Please let us know of any concerns you have about your child attending Lowport – we will do everything we can to accommodate your child’s needs.
Please advise us of any sleeping issues or nervousness about being away from home.
Please be aware that any medication, including over-the-counter will need advance permission for us to administer

9. Any Questions?