1. Monday 12 th –Friday 16 th October 2015

2. Welcome Year 5

3. The Kingswood Experience Increasing confidence in themselves and their own abilities Developing new friendships and strengthening existing ones Trying new activities and igniting interest in new hobbies Experiencing the camaraderie of an overnight stay and an experience shared Development of a healthy sense of self awareness and empathy for others and their environment Increasing concentration, listening skills and attention span Greater respect for those – both teachers and peers alike – who have shared the same journey Accepting challenges and overcoming fears Young people get so much more out of a visit to Kingswood than just having a lot of fun. The benefits gained are immense, and most will develop new life-skills without even realising they’re learning.

4. It’s all in a day A typical day at Kingswood runs as follows: Breakfast between 7.30am and 9am First activities start around 9.30am 10 minute juice break Lunch time allocation between 12pm and 2pm A full afternoon of activities 10 minute juice break Evening meal time allocation between 5pm and 7pm Evening entertainment from 8pm, followed by cocoa Lights out by 10.15pm The group will choose four of their preferred activities prior to the trip and the centre will then create a programme to meet all of their specific objectives, needs and learning outcomes. outdoor laser/ orienteering/ Night line/ Jacob’s Ladder) 6 sessions per day plus one final evening session. Group sizes of no more than 12 plus a fully qualified Kingswood instructor and an adult from the group. Students encouraged and praised during activities but are NEVER forced to take part if they are not comfortable doing so. While other groups will also be present on centre during your stay, all programmes and activities are conducted separately, unless otherwise stated.

5. All residential dormitories are warm, comfortable and 100% secure. Girls and boys sleep in separate areas and teachers rooms are located close by to allow for plenty of close supervision. All bedding is provided on centre - one of the very first tasks for all students is making up their own beds! Separate showers and toilet facilities are available for girls and boys. Depending on individual centres, some rooms come with en-suite facilities. 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. Home away from home

6. It’s important for students to maintain high energy levels throughout their stay, so 3 freshly-prepared, healthy cafeteria-style meals are served in our communal dining area every day. A varied choice is always offered, with both hot and cold meals, a salad bar, at least one vegetarian option and yes, sometimes even chips! Plenty of juice and water is available at all times. Most dietary requirements can be catered for as long as we are told in advance - forms will be issued to the group prior to your visit for this purpose and to establish any medical needs. Food glorious food!

7. Bedtime routine To finish off each day, hot chocolate is served before students return to their dorms. Plenty of sleep is required to recharge the batteries, so lights are usually turned out by 10:15pm.

8. We know how nerve-wracking 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 Kingswood staff are fully DBS checked and are trained to take responsibility for the well-being of the children in their care. 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. We create a warm, supportive environment for students so they quickly feel at home and our activities are progressive, allowing students to join in at whatever level they’re comfortable with. Safety & Wellbeing

9. Your centre – Colomendy Set in 130 acres of beautiful Welsh hills, valleys and open countryside, Colomendy provides an amazing outdoor environment that both enriches the learning experience and allows young people to really benefit from time spent in the great outdoors.

10. Your centre – Colomendy Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. An on-site watersports lake provides the perfect venue for teamwork activities. Educational programmes are tailor-made to suit individual needs, requirements and learning outcomes. Over 40 activities are available, including abseiling, 3G swing giant zipwire and caving. Comfortable single sex dorms (some with en-suite) sleep 2 -12 young people. A dedicated and fully trained centre management team on hand 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of your child. A safe and secure environment, complete with boundary fencing, electronic gates, night patrols, CCTV and full DBS check on all staff.

11. What to Bring Toiletries etc (please note deodorants must be roll-on, no aerosols). Old clothes for activity sessions – (long-sleeved shirts, trousers and closed-toe shoes are required for nearly all sessions so bring plenty.) Clothes shoes and underwear for other times. Waterproof clothing (jacket, trousers and wellingtons). Large plastic bag for dirty clothes. A bath towel. Gloves, hat and scarf in winter. Pyjamas and slippers. Indoor Shoes A named water bottle (essential in summer). a swimming kit Please label clothing Long hair should be tied back Useful items: Wet weather gear for field studies. Books, playing cards and other quiet activities. Money for snacks and souvenirs in our shop.( £15 maximum)

12. Kingswood can’t accept liability for the loss of any personal property brought to our centres – so please don’t bring any valuable items, expensive clothing and footwear, mobile phones, handheld games consoles etc. We’re unable to store them and they won’t be insured while on centre.

13. Final Cost £125 £40 Non- Refundable Deposit 27 th April Suggested Payments: £40 -8 th June £45 -25 th September

14. Any questions?

15. Thank you

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