Year 5 Residential Trip Wed 10th June – Friday 12 th June

The purpose of this Activity Week!  To experience an overnight stay in preparation for the French trip in Year 6.  To build on the positive relationships and friendships in the Year 5 community.  To work together in groups and develop problem solving skills/independence  To fulfil the requirements of the Outdoor and Adventurous Activities curriculum.  To experience new activities and take calculated risks in a safe environment.  To use the outdoors for learning experiences.  To have lots of fun!

Who will be going/visiting? Miss McClemens ) Mrs. Milner ) 3 days Mrs Hidrio ) Miss Briggs (overnight) Miss Pryke (overnight) Mr. Guegan/Mrs. Walker/Mrs.Maguire & other staff from school come along to join in the fun! * Minimum of 3 adults in attendance at all times

Wednesday 10 th June  Children will need to be dropped off at school at the usual time ( ) we will then travel by minibus to Durrell site. Please provide packed lunch for Day 1  Touring the site, setting ground rules  Allocation of rooms and groups for the stay  Out off site for Environmental Activity  Lunch out  Afternoon session - Surfing and beach safety Activities at St.Ouen(3 hrs)  Dinner at Durrell  PM session at Rozel Beach doing Beach Sculptures, followed by chocolate and marshmallows!

Thursday 11 th June Activities for the day!  Creepy Valley Activity Centre 9.30 – zip wire, Aerial trekking  Packed lunch out on site  1 pm - Activities at the Wetlands Centre/Beach games & ice cream!  pm Bushcraft activities including plant foraging, firemaking, navigation with Kazz Paddidar (Wild Adventures)  Dinner at Durrell  Campfire Activities – songs/toasting marshmallows

Friday 12 th June  After a good sleep, breakfast, followed by packing up & tidying of the rooms  Zoo classroom activity  Lunch on site  Games activities in and around the zoo  Pick up from Durrell pm

How much will it cost?  Surfing £17 per half day per child  Creepy Valley £30 total per child (3 activities)  Hostel cost per night per child for bed, breakfast & dinner  Additional food costs –lunch/snacks each parent to provide small item such as some fruit, packet of biscuits, block of cheese  Additional staffing costs – to be met by school  Environment departmental visit – free  Beach School sessions – additional staffing to be met by school  Adventure activities with Kazz Paddicar £165 to be met by school  Coaches/minibus transport to be met by school.  Additional funding to be met by the school Cost per child: £110  Children will have a chance to buy an ice cream/drink/snack and small gift from zoo shop so will need to bring some money on the trip for this. (maximum £10)  Please give cheques/money to Mrs Hidrio. If cash, please make sure it is in an envelope. If cheques, payable to St Martin’s School Fund. If you wish to pay in instalments, please see Mrs. Hidrio at the office

Is my child safe when they are doing all of these activities?  All the activities are led and supervised by qualified staff. All health and safety requirements set by the Education Department are followed. This includes gaining permission from the Education Department to take children on an overnight stay, all risk assessments completed and shared with staff, correct staffing ratios both for activities and for overnight stays.  Miss McClemens, Miss Briggs & Miss Pryke have viewed the hostel rooms and they are completely secure & no other members of the public will be on site at the same time as St. Martin’s children.

What happens if my child is sick or homesick during the overnight stay?  If there are any illness problems during the overnight stay, Miss McClemens will contact you. If you child does get homesick, we do try to encourage them to be brave and their friends will support them to try to take their minds off feeling homesick before phoning parents. Overnight stays at friends houses are good ways of becoming accustomed to nights away from home. 

What will the accommodation at Durrell be like?  The children sleep within the main hostel, in small dorms, which accommodate approx 4- 6 children) These are over two levels, within the same building  The teachers will sleep in a room next to children’s rooms on both levels and also in the living room area on the ground floor within the main hostel, which is next to the entrance, which will be locked from inside and therefore have no outside access.

What food will we provide during the stay?  Breakfast will be provided on Thursday/Friday  We involve the children in planning & making of packed lunches – please supply packed lunch for the first day Wed 10th  We will ask parents to make a food contribution towards packed lunches – we will let you know nearer the time!  A delicious dinner is provided at Durrell

What do I need to do now?  Collect and fill all the consent/information forms Mrs. Hidrio, available from Tuesday 2 nd May.  Any medication your child needs, including inhalers must be clearly named & handed into Mrs Hidrio on the Wed. before we leave – not left with children. Adults will administer any medication.

Please collect from Mrs. Hidrio  A Durrell consent form *  A medication consent form*  Parental consent /contact details form*  Payment details/card  A full kit list * Please return by Friday 22 nd May, 2015