Ridgeway Academy Rugby tour 21st April – 23rd April 2017

Staff and pupils attending Mr Worton Mr Clarkson 18 year 8 pupils

Departure Departure 8am (TBC) 21st April 2016 from Ridgeway Academy Coach to Cardiff. Students will need a packed lunch.

Return Fixture against Llantwit (14.00 KO) Coach from Llantwit RFC to Ridgeway Academy, estimated journey 2 ½ hours journey. ETA 19.30

Mobile phones

Morning of departure Pupils should arrive 45 minutes before confirmed departure time (currently 8am) This will allow for any medication to be handed to myself or Mr Clarkson etc. Pupils can carry their own medication, staff can’t issue pupils with medication.

Morning of departure Travel sickness tablets must be taken in plenty of time Bring a packed lunch for the first day. Valuables such as, mobile phones, tablet’s, speakers etc are the students responsibility at all times Parents are welcome to come and wave students off at 8am.

Code of conduct School rules apply at all times. Good ambassador. Positive attitude towards others. Respect the environment in which you are in. Enjoy yourselves.

Groupings 18 pupils, 2 adults Although myself and Mr Worton will assign ourselves 9 pupils each for ease of head counts etc, we will remain as a whole group throughout the trip.

Parents support We welcome the support from any travelling family members It is important for pupils to know that during the trip, the safety and welfare of the pupils will be the responsibility of the members of staff.

Itinerary 21st April Travel arrangement as previously mentioned After checking in, we will be attending an indoor surfing excursion after we will make our journey to a local restaurant for our evening meal. We will return to the hotel for a relaxing evening ahead of a busy following day.

Itinerary 22nd April 7am wake up Breakfast Travel to first fixture vs Penarth RFC 10.30 KO Lunch Stadium Tour Evening meal Sleep

Itinerary 23rd April 6am wake up Travel to second fixture vs Llantwit RFC 14.00 KO Return to Ridgeway Academy ETA 19.30

Dormitories Pupils assigned rooms of 2. (Which they chose) Each room has an ensuite Pupils to remain in their own rooms (locked) and are to only open the door to myself or Mr Clarkson Pupils will be made aware of our location at all times

Fixtures Saturday 22nd April vs Penarth RFC 10.30 KO Sunday 23rd April vs Llantwit RFC 14.00 KO Emphasis on enjoyment, equal playing time for all players

What do pupils need to bring? Kit list to follow Money for drinks/souvenirs etc.

Risk Assessments etc. Burleigh Travel (ATOL protected, ABTA registered). Well established and experienced in delivering sports tours Ridgeway Risk Assessment – pupils will be briefed on the morning of each day and before all activities Worcestershire Local Authority informed of the trip We will carry all parents contact details at all times, school mobile number given to all parents for emergency use only

Any questions?