1. Ironbridge Residential 16 th – 18 th March 2016 Years 3 and 4

2. Staff Attending the Residential  Mr Hover  Miss Wall  Mrs Mochrie  Miss Binns  Mr Wilson (Governor)  Mrs Pond

3. Wednesday 16 th March 8.30am – Leave Ashton Hayes on GHA coach and travel to Ironbridge. Please arrive in school by 8.15am.

4. Coalport YHA

5. Arrival at the Hostel  10.30am – we arrive at the Hostel and then quickly take bags into rooms.  11.00am – we get straight back on the bus and move to the Musuem of the Gorge, our first activity.  12.30pm – we will travel to Enginuity and eat our lunch and then look around the science museum.

6. Museum of the Gorges Here, children will discover more about the history of the Ironbridge Gorge and find out why, as a World Heritage Site, it ranks alongside the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal in its importance in world history. They will: View what life was like in the Gorge in 1796 with the help of a giant 12 metre long model. Spot a Royal carriage crossing the Iron Bridge, the cargo on a Severn Trow and a tiny figure toiling in a coalmine. Watch a film about the history of the Ironbridge Gorge Discover more using interactive computers Look at local iron products on display

7. Enginuity Enginuity is a science and technology centre packed with hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. You can:  Test your reactions against the speed of a robot, generate power from water or pull a locomotive by hand.  Investigate science and discover more about the power of technology at Enginuity.  Discover how a little ingenuity will empower you to pull a 10 ton locomotive by hand or generate electricity from flowing water  Look at familiar objects with new eyes using the giant x-ray machine  Build an earthquake proof tower  Challenge our robotic arm to test the speed of your reactions  Sketch out your own ideas in the design zone.

8. The Old Furnace The Old Furnace (as opposed to the new one that Abraham Darby built) was built in 1658. Interesting, it has the date 1638 on the beam but this is believed to have been an error done in the renovations of the 1950s. From 1658 to 1708, the Old Furnace was leased to various people. Abraham Darby leased the furnace in 1708 where he first smelted coke. It is regarded as probably THE most important industrial monument in the world.

9. Return to YHA Coalport  The children will then go to rooms and unpack, ready for dinner at 6pm.  After dinner the children will complete their diaries and then there will be an evening activity of tile design linked to Jackfield Tile Museum.  There will be an opportunity to visit the YHA shop but we will be teaching the children budgeting skills and advise them not to spend all their money before they go the Blists Hill!  Lights out at 8.30pm – anyone that disturbs Mr. Hover’s beauty sleep will be in big trouble!!

10. Thursday 17 th March  Breakfast at 8am  9.15am – walk to Blists Hill Victorian Museum  Children take their lunch, provided by the YHA, in their rucksacks alongside cameras etc.  We will then split in groups, with designated Group Leaders (1 adult for 8 children).  4pm – Walk over the famous Iron Bridge  6pm - Dinner and evening activities as such as a quiz or an outdoor activity depending on the weather.

11. Friday 18 th March  Breakfast at 8am  10am – walk to Coalport China Museum to look around.  Children will have their lunch, at the YHA, which is next to the museum.  1pm – Jackfield Tile Museum to look around.  2pm – 2.30pm – Collect bags and get on the bus to return home – arrival at approximately 4.30pm.

12. FAQ  Most members of Ashton Hayes staff have been on this trip before.  Risk Assessments have been carried out for all activities, including the coach travel.  Mr. Hover will take a car in case of emergencies.  All staff have a pack which contains risk assessments, medical information and emergency contact details.  Regular updates will be made via Facebook and Twitter.

13. Any other questions?