1. Monday 9th September 2019 – Tuesday 10th September 2019
Colomendy
Monday 9th September 2019 – Tuesday 10th September 2019

2. – An Introduction to Kingswood
– Benefits of Outdoor Learning
– Inspiring Learning Outcomes
– Our Centre
– Sleeping and Eating
–Our Programme
– Our Centre team
– Safety and Wellbeing
– See it for yourself!

9. Location: Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest in beautiful woodland with views of Moel Famau.
Outdoor highlights: Activities integrated into the stunning woodland, including a high ropes course woven amongst the trees, and an exceptionally realistic caving system built into a natural rock seam.
Indoor highlights: Spacious sports hall for team games, fencing and recreational activities.
438 in standard rooms (sleeping 4–16 in each room)
133 in Adventure lodges (sleeping 11–19 in each lodge)
TOTAL BEDS: 571

12. You’ll find welcoming rooms in our comfortable dormitory style accommodation. You will sleep in a choice of standard accommodation, or Adventure Lodges, all of which have bathroom facilities and a daily housekeeping check. All of our accommodation is secure and comfortable and all bedding is provided. Pupils sleep in gender separated areas, with separate showers and toilet facilities, and teacher rooms are located close by to allow for plenty of supervision.

14. Your staff from Oak Tree
Mrs Hillyer
Mrs Merrick
Mrs Meddick
Mr Mooney
Mrs Fyans
Mrs Hewitt

16. All the fun and action of Adventure Choice but also develops your pupils’ social, emotional and personal skills.
Emphasises the learning outcomes attached to the challenging and high-adrenaline activities.
Includes planning and review sessions.
Supporting attainment and well-being.
Helps equip pupils with a positive mindset to prepare them for a future that they don’t yet know.

18. The Itinerary Day 1 Monday 9th September 8.45pm
Children arrive at school usual time and bring their bags to either the Community Room, Upstairs Kitchen or the Library. Each class will have a designated place.
Bring a packed lunch in a labelled disposable plastic bag (also include fruit/vegetables for a snack before they leave) and a refillable water bottle.
Children go to class and ……plot their route to Colomendy and study the area on Ordnance Survey maps. Have a circle time about working as teams and expectations for the visit.
11.45 am: Start to collect bags and make their way down to the plaza where they will be allocated their coaches.
12.00pm-12.15pm: Leave school.
1.30pm: Arrive at Colomendy
Have picnic on arrival.
A site tour, icebreakers and room allocations.
Activity 1 at 4.00pm……
Day 2 Tuesday 10th September 1.00pm: Children leave Colomendy to return to school by approximately 2.15pm. We ask that parents make arrangements to have their children picked up from school when they arrive back in Cheadle Hulme.
Parents will be informed of safe arrival and approximate time of return via text.

19. Our Programme
There is a huge wealth of activities available at Colomendy and we have asked for the following activities, though these aren’t guaranteed because timetables aren’t completed until a few weeks before we go.
Zip Wire
Raft Building
Disco
Kayaking or Canoeing
Climbing
Caving
Aerial Walkway
Aeroball
If you go on the Kingswood/Colomendy website you can have a look at all of these activities.

20. We know how daunting it can be letting your child go on a residential visit, so we do everything we can to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Our policies and procedures are designed to make sure we adhere to the highest safety standards at all times:
Continual safety and first aid training for all staff
Regular checks on equipment before and after every activity session
Qualified First-Aider on centre 24/7
All staff are fully DBS checked.
We create a warm, supportive environment for students so they quickly feel at home. All our activities are progressive, allowing students to join in at whatever level they’re comfortable with.
We have found the best way to help children cope with being away from home is to keep them busy, having fun from dawn ‘til dusk.
Kingswood cannot guarantee 100% safety for personal items brought onto centre and they will not be covered by insurance. It is therefore advisable to leave valuables – cameras, mobiles, iPods, MP3 players, computer games, jewellery - at home. A clearly named disposable camera is acceptable.

24. What to Take Please make sure everything is labelled
You will Need:
One swimming towel and costume (where required)
One bath towel Toiletries bag containing: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush etc
Night clothes Socks and underwear
Two t-shirts, (at least one with long-sleeves),
Sweatshirt One thick sweater plus one light sweater
Three pairs of trousers preferably tracksuit bottoms
Clothes for the evening activities
Waterproof jacket (and trousers if you have them)
Sturdy shoes or wellingtons (even in summer)
Two pairs of trainers (one old pair)
Large plastic bag for dirty clothes
Gloves
Water bottle Hat and sunscreen (in spring and summer)
You may bring £5 to spend in the shop (Money must be in a labelled envelope and be handed in to the class teacher on the day of the visit.)
Medicines; If your child requires any medication these should be detailed on the medical form and be brought fully labelled and be given in to the staff on the day of the visit.

25. What Not To Take
Children will not be able to bring mobile phones or any electrical equipment to Colomendy.
Please do not bring food or snacks.
Please do not bring expensive or brand new clothes.
Please do not bring expensive cameras.
The staff will take lots of photos and videos which will be available after the visit.