Weardale House Y6 Residential June 2017 “Working Hard to Make Adventure Safe”

Good Evening Weardale visit details Consent Forms

Staff Mr van Loo Miss Johnson Mrs Parker Mrs Smith 4 activity groups One member of staff for each group plus one member of Weardale staff. Pre visit

Where is it? Ireshopeburn 100 miles 2-2.5 hours Last section on windy roads – travel sickness

Weardale House Weardale House is a purpose-built residential, outdoor activity centre situated in Weardale; part of the North Pennines. It is ideally situated in beautiful Upper Weardale, in 5 acres of grounds which include; a sports field, gardens and small woodland. To find out more visit their WEBSITE

Dormitories Weardale house can accommodate up to 80 people. Dorms on different floors for boys and girls. Separate Staff bedrooms. Bunk beds; all linen provided. Fresh paint, new carpets Indoor shoes! Labelled equipment.

A Typical Day at Weardale Time Activity 07.30 Awake, wash and dress 08.00 Breakfast 09.00 Jobs 09.45 Briefing with Team leader 10.00 Morning activity e.g. Climbing 13.00 Lunch 14.00 Afternoon activity e.g. Canoeing 16.30 Free time to relax 17.30 Evening Meal 18.30 Evening Jobs 19.00 Tuck Shop 19.30 Evening activity 21.30 Supper and Diary time - followed shortly by bed!

Food Continental Breakfast Packed Lunch Hot Evening Meal

Activities All safety equipment is new this year - harnesses Canoeing Adventure Trek High Ropes Mine visit River Walk Crate stack Climbing Bush Craft All safety equipment is new this year - harnesses - buoyancy aides - ropes

Pocket Money Maximum of £8 To be handed in to Mrs Smith on Monday morning. Accessible each day for tuck shop etc. Postcards Stamps & address

Medicine Hand to staff on Monday morning. Named Clear dosage/instructions Travel tablets taken before arriving at school

On the day Arrive at 8:50 and congregate in the Hall via the Community Entrance Pocket Money Medicine (travel tablets) No Packed Lunch No Sweets etc No electronic equipment (inc mobiles)