Dukes House Wood 2019

Why Dukeshouse Wood?� Whole year group can go together � Staff get to know all pupils, pupils see

existing friends and make friendsPSHE� Team building games and skills � Social – range of evening tasks � Problem solving skills

Where will we be staying?

� Part of the Kingswood group

� Recommended by other local schools

� Distance – close to home in case of an emergency

� Approved provider � Planning visit undertaken

Dukeshouse Wood

The site

Where are we staying? Accommodation is in blocks.Rooms ensuite Vary in size Girls block and a boys block Stay in a room with people from their class

Food Food: Breakfast Warm lunch Evening meal Snack before bed

NOTE Day 1 – lunch will be at school.

Fussy eaters

Please let me know!

What will we be doing?Day 1: Morning

We will be in school – we will be taking part in 3 organised activities in the school grounds run by school staff to develop team work as a class.

LUNCH AT SCHOOL If packed lunch please send in disposable packaging

Leave 1.00pm

Arrive at site: � Tour of the site� Settle into

accommodation � Evening activities

What will we be doing?Day 2: Breakfast

Programme of exciting activities4 activities over the day and an evening activity

o Zip wire o Aeroball o Abseiling o Outdoor lazer o Problem solving o Archery o Obstacle challengeo Nightline

What will we be doing?Day 3:Breakfast Pack bags (please send a bin bag) Two activities Warm Lunch On bus to leave 1.30 pm Back at schoolPLEASE NOTE – TTD We should be back to school for just after 2pm there will be no buses as it is TTD please arrange to collect your child. (If sharing lifts can you please let us know in advance)

Clothing and equipmentWash bag – no spray deodorant Towels

Clothes � Warm clothes (lots of layers) � Waterproof coat � Waterproof trousers� Hat and gloves � Warm socks � Socks (Please pack extras) � Underwear� Nightwear

Footwear� Indoor shoes – slippers � Trainers x 2 (old outdoor new indoor)

Backpack WATER BOTTLE

PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE,PRETTY, PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE NAME EVERYTHING

Electronic equipmentWe operate a no electronic equipment

policy

This includes: Mobile phones MP3 players Handheld games etc

Please help us to police this.

Food Pupils will be getting 3 meals a day and a

evening snack.

Please don’t pack bags full of sweets!

Spending moneyPlease send a maximum of £10

We can not be responsible for money so make sure your child has somewhere safe to keep it and it’s clearly marked with their name

There is a very small shop at the centre which we can access.

Medical Class teacher (or group leader) is responsible for medication – must be handed to them!

Please bring this to school on the day ofyour trip Medication must include clear instructions: � Times to be taken (before after food) � Amount to be taken

Other issues � We realise that every pupil is an individual

and will have their own hopes and fears about a residential

� Please don’t worry about these alone – talk to us about them (there will be very little we haven’t heard of before)

What next? � Talk to us� Help the pupils pack their bags – don’t do it

for them; they need to know where things are � If possible pack clothes as outfits (this makes it

easier for pupils) � Include a bin bag or two for clothes to go

home in. � Practice putting on quilts and pillow cases � Enjoy peace and quiet whilst we are away

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