1. St Bartholomew’s Primary School Year 6 Residential

2. Bowles at a glance

3. Learning Objective of the trip Through working, playing and living together children will develop as individuals, whilst increasing in team spirit.

4. Information of the Bowles Centre The Bowles centre specialises in adventurous outdoor learning for all ages. The centre offers the very best in team building, personal challenges and social activities. Bowles is a high quality outdoor education centre set alongside a stunning natural Sandstone Outcrop near Tunbridge Wells. It is based on the Kent/ Sussex border.

5. Accommodation

6. Links to the curriculum The centre fulfils the aims and objectives of the national curriculum for Physical education at Key Stage 2.

7. Learning Objectives for Outdoor Education…. To plan prepare and undertake a journey safely, encompassing one or more activities in an unfamiliar environment To develop own ideas by creating challenges for others To develop techniques and safety procedures appropriate to the activities undertaken The effects of nutrition and climatic conditions on the body, through activities undertaken.

8. Schedule

9. Monday 15 th July Arrive at School at 8.55 am. Baggage to be dropped off in the school hall. Leave for Bowles at 10 am, arrive at 11am. Welcome, introduction, fire drill and site tour.

10. 8.15Duty group lay tables for breakfast 8.30Breakfast 9.00Prepare for the day 9.15-12.30 Activity Session 12.30 Lunch then free time 1.40-5.00 Activity Session 5.15Free Time & optional swim 6.15 Dinner then free time 7.15-9.15Activity Session 9.45-10.00Bed and lights out A Typical Day

11. Activities Pool Canoeing Problem solving activities Rock climbing Skiing

12. Activities Leap of faith Rafting Zip wire Harrisons Rock- cliff face challenge.

13. Thursday 18 th July Depart from Bowles at 2pm Arrive back to St Bartholomew’s at approximately 3pm. You must be here to collect children on time.

14. Climbing

15. Swimming Pool

16. Problem Solving Activities

17. Canoeing

18. Skiing

19. Free Time All weather games pitch Table Tennis Table Football Woodland activity area Common room with books and indoor games The Cabin with hot and cold drinks

20. Food Three healthy, hot, home cooked meals a day ‘Family service’ – children serve themselves and each other Vending machines and tuck shop for drinks, snacks and souvenirs (only one sweet per day as part of Bowles’ healthy eating policy.) Children also clear up after themselves!

21. Clothing Long sleeved tops and trousers Old clothes that can get dirty (trousers/t-shirts-) T shirt/Shorts that can get wet Waterproof jacket Swimming gear and towel Old trainers that can be used in water Everyday trainers Plenty of socks and underwear! Sun cream and hat

22. Clothing for Indoors Slippers or indoor shoes Dressing gown Bedtime clothing Towel for washing

23. Rules…. Be tolerant of and caring towards others Be polite and respectful to adults accompanying on the trip and at the centre Inappropriate language will not be tolerated Be responsible for their own behaviour and belongings.

24. Rules… Be co-operative and not create conflict Aim to fulfil their potential and allow others to do the same Value and take care of equipment and property belonging to centre Wear appropriate clothing Behave in a safe manner round the centre

25. Consequences…. Miss part of activity Miss whole activity Parents to collect

26. Parental Contact Details

27. Dietary Requirements

28. Valuables

29. Valuables…. Do not take any valuable: - Clothing - Jewellery - Games - Hand Held Consoles - I Pads/Kindles

30. No Mobile phones are to be taken on the school trip!

31. Children are only allowed to take…. CD Player/ I Pod / MP3 player Book/Magazines Playing Cards Camera-(disposable) A small amount of money for the gift shop. Children will take these items at their own risk

32. Thank you for coming Questions….