Year 3 Dell Farm Trip 2016 Visit 1 Wednesday 8 th June – Thursday 9 th June Visit 2 Thursday 9 th June– Friday 10 th June Visit 3 Monday 13 th June – Tuesday 14 th June Visit 4 Tuesday 14 th June – Wednesday 15 th June

Arriving at TMA On the morning of their trip, the children going to Dell Farm will need to arrive at school for normal time (8:30) and make their way to Year 3 shared area to leave their suitcases and hand in medicines. Children not going on a trip will come into school as normal at 8:30 and go into their classrooms.

Plans for the Journey We will depart from school at approximately 9:15am to arrive at Dell Farm by 10.00am. The children will need a day bag that contains sun cream, sunhat, water bottle, snack, packed lunch, jumper and waterproof jacket. They will carry this around during the day. Inhalers must also be in your child’s day bag if required. They must be named and in date. They must be detailed on the Parental permission form. Their main suitcase needs to be carried by the child - we suggest a small holdall. Once we arrive at Dell Farm we shall notify the school.

When we arrive at Dell Farm we will be introduced to members of staff and unload the coach. We will then walk straight to Whipsnade Zoo. Arriving at Dell Farm

Located directly over the road from Dell Farm. Explore the zoo in their groups. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the zoo. Return to Dell Farm for 5pm. Whipsnade Zoo

Dell Farm The children will be given a fire safety talk and tour by one of the members of staff Children will be sleeping in dormitories. Girls in one dormitory, boys split across two. Teachers rooms will be spaced out across the accommodation, with teachers near each set of dormitories.

Activities During the children’s stay they will have the opportunity to take part in the following activities: - Camp fire -Archery -Team Building games -Feeding or grooming animals - Caving

Meal Times The meals are a highlight of the trip for many children and are very child friendly. The Parental permission form that you have been given gives you the opportunity to tell us of any allergies that your child may have or special dietary requirements. Please complete this in detail. Please remind the children that they are ambassadors for TMA and that exemplary behaviour is expected at all times, particularly in the dining hall.

Clothing Requirements Children do not need to wear school uniform on this trip. Sports wear, shorts, tracksuit, trainers, t-shirts, warm clothing, waterproof jacket, wellies, indoor shoes- all named please! Nightwear (including a dressing gown and slippers if wanted). Bath towel and toiletries.

Other Important Information Additional items to pack:- Teddy bear (or favourite soft toy). Camera – a disposable one is ideal. Please no mobile phones - we will have a school mobile that we will take. Books or quiet games to play with for early risers! Hand held electronic games can be taken, but this is entirely at your own risk.

Pocket Money We will be visiting the shop at Whipsnade Zoo and there is a small shop at Dell Farm. Maximum of £5 pocket money to be bought in on the morning of the trip. This will be the children’s responsibility.

Departing Dell Farm Children will have lunch in the dining room. Depart from Dell Farm at approximately 1.30pm. Arrive back at school 2.30pm. Collection as usual at 3.30 from the school entrance on the slope next to the Year 3 classrooms.

What to do now? Letters will be sent home from school tomorrow (Thursday 25 th February) and if you would like your child to attend please send back to your child's class teacher by 14 th March. Non-refundable deposit of £ th March nd instalment £ th April 2016 Final instalment £30.009th May 2016 Wednesday 25 th May 3:30- 5:00- drop in evening Teachers who will be going on the trip will be available to talk to regarding any specifics concerns or information you have or require.