Fairthorne Manor Activity centre Wellow School’s visit Wednesday 10th May – Friday 12th May 2017

Times Wednesday 10th May: Children can come to school at the usual time of 8.45. If you wish to wave your child off then please bring him/her to school for 10.00am We will be leaving school at approximately 10.15am to arrive at Fairthorne Manor by 11.00am Friday12thMay We will be leaving Fairthorne Manor at 2.00pm and will arrive back at school by 3.15pm. Please ensure that you collect your child at the usual time. PARENT VOLUNTEERS….

Accommodation Bens House Single storey accommodation Bunk beds 3/4 children sharing a room All attending need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow (bed sheets provided)

The catering team produces nutritious well-balanced meals and provides for vegetarians and people with special dietary needs. All special catering requests must be made in advance of visit.

Below is a sample menu to give an example of what to expect Below is a sample menu to give an example of what to expect. Menus change week by week Wednesday Sandwiches (ham, tom, cheese/pickle, egg mayo, tuna cucumber Crisps Or Cornish pasty Banana or apple Fish and Chips Jacket Potato with beans Vegetable Country Bake with peas Dessert Thursday Pork or Quorn sausage hash browns, spaghetti hoops, toast, jam, cereal, tea, coffee and juice Sandwiches or sausage roll Homemade soup Roast chicken and potato Vegetable kiev Jacket Potato and cheese Peas Gravy Friday Croissant, Cheese, Yogurt, toast, jam, cereal, tea, coffee and juice Sandwiches or Cornish pasty cocoa

Activities During their time at Fairthorne Manor the children will participate in 8 outdoor and adventure activities. 2 on Wednesday 4 on the Thursday 2 on the Friday

 

Team Challenge

Camo and Tracking

Bell Boating

Kayaking

Raft Building

Zip Wire, Abseiling and Jacob’s Ladder

Evenings The children take part in activities put on by the staff at Fairthorne Manor

Kit List The Following is a list of clothing and other items that you may find useful during your visit to Fairthorne Manor. Please remember that it can be cold at night and we may have the odd shower of rain, so jumpers and waterproof clothing are particularly important. Sleeping bag and pillow T Shirts Several Sweatshirts/pullovers Shorts and Jeans or Tracksuit Spare Underclothes/Socks Trainers (2 pairs) one of which is suitable to get wet/dirty Waterproof Clothing/Coat/Trousers Wellies, if you have them Hat to protect against sun and cold Torch High protection sun cream/block? You will also require plenty of comfortable clothing that can get dirty. Smart casual clothes may be useful for the evenings. Two towels, soap and toilet kit Water bottle Pyjamas A black bin bag to put dirty clothes in Maximum of £1.00 per day for the tuck shop VALUABLES ARE BEST LEFT AT HOME. Please do not send mobile phones or computer games such as a DS or IPods with your children. Or food!! THE WEARING OF JEWELLERY IS NOT ALLOWED WHEN DOING ACTIVITIES