Date’s and Times Wednesday 14th October – Friday16th October We will depart school at 8.30am Children need to be in school at 8.15am on Wednesday. We will return to school around 4.15pm approx. a text will be sent out if there is any change!

Kit List There is no need to go out and buy anything special for a trip to Robinwood, all specialist equipment is provided. Robinwood also provides a selection of additional clothing which is ideal for Robinwood activities. Additional clothing provided by Robinwood Activity Centre, includes; heavy duty waterproof cagouls, heavy duty waterproof overtrousers, warm fibre pile tops, warm fibre pile mittens, heavy duty wellies, footwear for watersports activities, full sets of clothing for the piranha pool additional towels.

Kit List Continued Suggested clothing list 3 T-shirts 3 Sweatshirts / tops 3 Pairs of trousers 1 Pair of shorts 6 Sets of underwear 6 Pairs of socks 1 Pair of trainers (indoor use) 1 Pair of outdoor shoes/boots 2 Towels 1 Coat (if required for the journey) 1 Warm hat / sun hat 1 Set of nightwear 1 Bag of toiletries (Roll on Deodorant not Aerosols) Sun Cream

Pocket Money On a evening during their activities Robinwood have a tuck shop where children can purchase some souvenirs. Children can bring a maximum of £5 to Robinwood – money to Mr Elliot in a named, sealed sandwich bag. However there are some more expensive items which can be pre ordered before our trip for children to collect at Robinwood.

Souvenirs Robinwood have a small collection of merchandise which can be pre ordered and then collected when we are there. Souvenir order forms MUST be returned to school by MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER. Cheques made payable to school.

Things Not To Bring: Please do not bring valuable items such as mobile phones, computer games, personal stereos any photographic recording equipment etc. Mr Elliot, Mrs McCarney and Mrs Robertson will take photographs throughout. Please do not bring any aerosol sprays. The fire alarm is sensitive in order to ensure high standards of fire safety and aerosols sprayed near any of the many smoke alarm sensors can set off the fire alarm for the whole centre.

Behaviour Expectations: The children have had a fantastic start to the school year and we are sure that the excellent behaviour we have seen so far will continue. Robinwood also have high standards and expectation of behaviour and we are sure year 6 won’t let us down!

Groups and Dorm Arrangements: Children will find out their groups the week of our residential. Dorm arrangements will be discussed on the coach.

Sweets: It is Robinwood policy that children should not have sweets in their dorms, so we ask that you do not pack any in your children’s suitcases. A bottle of water (disposable)can be brought onto the coach if they wish.

Contact: In an case of emergency, we will contact the parents directly. A blog will be linked with the year 6 web page via the school website which we will try to get the children to update as we can.

Medical and Dietary Requirements Please make sure we have received all current medical and dietary information. Robinwood cater for all needs and requirements, to make sure that your child’s stay is enjoyable! All medicines should be clearly named with a medicine form attached on morning of departure.

Activities: All activities are risk assessed on a regular basis by fully trained and qualified staff. Activities are led by fully trained and qualified Robinwood staff. Children will never be forced to participate in an activity against their wishes – they will be encouraged to take measured risk and to have ago but never forced.

Example timetable for Robinwood.

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