1. Information for Parents Colomendy 11 th- 13 th March

2. Agenda -What Colomedy is like. -What activities will take place. -What equipment you need. -Confirm final details.

3. 130 Acre site in North wales. Just over 1 hour away.

4. Activities Teambuilding exercises. Physical activities. Educational aspect.

5. Activities Split into 3 groups Rotational Basis. Breaks between each activity.

6. One Group’s Activity ActivityExplanation Day 1 Arrival and Site TourTour to show you where all the important places are. 3G SwingWork as a team to hoist class mates into a giant swing. Dinner Evening- whole class activityTeambuilding exercise to build and create a shuttle. Bed Time9pm – Coco before bed

7. One Group’s Activity ActivityExplanation Day 2 BreakfastCan be as early as 7:30 9:30 -Finding Fin 1Classroom Activity (River study) Finding Fin 2River Study (Risk Assessed) Lunch 12:05Lunch Survival ZoneTeambuilding exercise to build a shelter on a desert island Balance BeamHigh Ropes activity NightlineA favourite every year Dinner 17:05Dinner Finding Fin 3Follow us session from river study Evening- whole class activityMurder Mystery (Cluedo) Bed Time9pm – Coco before bed

8. One Group’s Activity ActivityExplanation Day 3 BreakfastCan be as early as 7:30 High ropes activity OrienteeringMap reading activity Lunch Depart13:15

9. RoomD87C65B43A21 No. of Beds244144144146 1 x ensuite Bishop Martin Corridor RampFire Exit Main Entr ance

10. Kit List Toiletries to have a wash (shower) with (no aerosols please) Tooth brush and tooth paste Underwear Plenty of pairs of socks Clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy in. (long sleeve tee shirts, trousers) no jeans enough for 3 days. 3 Jumpers Flat and enclosed shoes or boots – no sandals

11. Kit List Large plastic bag for putting wet clothes in Separate clothes and shoes for the evening – for when we have finished being wet and muddy Large bath towel and small face towel Waterproof coat Waterproof trousers Wellington boots (river) Gloves and Hat

12. Kit List Pyjamas and slippers (or slipper socks) Torch Optional: Books, notepads and comics £5 spending money for the Colomendy shop – to be handed in at the office in a named envelope no later than Friday 6 th March A Teddy! Please note: Mobile phones, MP3 players and portable games consoles (PSP’s Nintendo’s etc) are not permitted. They are too valuable to lose or get broken

13. Communication Daily updates In case of an emergency Approximate time of arrival back at school

14. Final Details On the day… Come to school as normal with all your things. We will aim to leave school at approximately 10.15AM. Parents welcome to wave us off at the bottom of the path.

15. On the Day Bring: A packed lunch in a carrier bag Your suit case Your warm water proof coat Trainers but Wellingtons need to be handy Any specific medicines stated on the medical form

16. What do you need to do Final Payments Complete form 3 Complete Medical form- permission to give calpol, ibuprofen, piriton etc Any other medicines/ creams etc

17. Thankyou Any Questions?