1. Welcome Information Meeting Year 5 Weymouth Trip Please check that you have signed in. This will avoid us posting to you material that you will have already received at tonight’s meeting! Thank you.

2. The aim of this meeting is to share with you more information about our Weymouth residential trip to ensure everyone gets the most out of our time away. Welcome. We hope that you find this meeting useful.

3. Purpose of the trip: And… to build self confidence, independence and resilience.

4. Osmington Bay PGL Centre Our base in Weymouth Our base in Weymouth Osmington Bay PGL is set in its own grounds with private access to a beautiful pebble beach and cliff top views. Osmington Bay PGL is set in its own grounds with private access to a beautiful pebble beach and cliff top views.

5. Activities Avon Heath Park Avon Heath Park Living Rainforest Living Rainforest Sand World Sand World Sea Life Centre Sea Life Centre Weymouth Tower Weymouth Tower Monkey World Monkey World Beach Beach Evening disco Evening disco

6. Mr Marchant (Lead) Mr Marchant (Lead) Mr Perry (Deputy Lead) Mr Perry (Deputy Lead) Mrs Logan Mrs Logan Mr Burridge Mr Burridge Mrs Dearlove (First Aid & Medicines Lead) Mrs Dearlove (First Aid & Medicines Lead) Mrs Hayward (First Aid & Medicines Deputy) Mrs Hayward (First Aid & Medicines Deputy) Miss Earwicker Miss Earwicker Mrs Jackson Mrs Jackson Mr Handley (parent) Mr Handley (parent) Other t.b.c Other t.b.c Staffing

7. Please complete and return to school as soon as possible but by next Tuesday 22nd March at the latest Please complete and return to school as soon as possible but by next Tuesday 22nd March at the latest Calpol Consent (Blue Form) Calpol Consent (Blue Form) Medical Information and Contact Details (Pink Form) Medical Information and Contact Details (Pink Form) Consent and Medical Forms

8. We can only administer medication prescribed by a doctor. We can only administer medication prescribed by a doctor. You must provide us with enough medicine for the duration of the trip, it must be in date with the pharmacist’s label attached. You must provide us with enough medicine for the duration of the trip, it must be in date with the pharmacist’s label attached. Children who need inhalers must bring two with pharmacy labels on (in case one is lost). Children who need inhalers must bring two with pharmacy labels on (in case one is lost). All medicines are to be signed into the medical book on the morning of departure - not in children’s bags please. All medicines are to be signed into the medical book on the morning of departure - not in children’s bags please. Medicines I

9. Travel sickness medication is an exception to this rule. Travel sickness medication is an exception to this rule. Paracetamol / Calpol. We will ask for your permission to give either of these to your child should they require them while we are away. We will take a supply away with us. Paracetamol / Calpol. We will ask for your permission to give either of these to your child should they require them while we are away. We will take a supply away with us. Medicines II

10. We keep a log of injuries and illnesses and treatment administered We keep a log of injuries and illnesses and treatment administered We will contact you while we are away if a doctor’s advice is needed. You will receive a written note on our return. We will contact you while we are away if a doctor’s advice is needed. You will receive a written note on our return. Minor ailments will be treated with Calpol and we will inform you on our return. Minor ailments will be treated with Calpol and we will inform you on our return. If in doubt, we will contact you – please ensure school has up-to-date contact details. If in doubt, we will contact you – please ensure school has up-to-date contact details. Illness

11. Qualified First Aiders are always available. Qualified First Aiders are always available. All staff have had asthma/anaphylaxis training. All staff have had asthma/anaphylaxis training. First aid kits are taken to all activities. First aid kits are taken to all activities. We control the risks to avoid any injuries/ accidents. We control the risks to avoid any injuries/ accidents. First Aid

12. Packing Trip Packing List (Yellow Sheet) - ideas and suggestions but not exhaustive. Ensure everything (including suitcase and bags) is named. Several plastic bags (not black bin bags!) for dirty items is a good idea.

13. Old/casual – layers are essential Old/casual – layers are essential Pack more (+ waterproofs if you have them) if the forecast is wet Pack more (+ waterproofs if you have them) if the forecast is wet Don’t forget sun hat and sun cream (hopefully!) Don’t forget sun hat and sun cream (hopefully!) Strong plastic bags (Bags for Life – not black bin bags) for dirty/wet items Strong plastic bags (Bags for Life – not black bin bags) for dirty/wet items Check you child is aware of where their toiletries and towels are for washing! Check you child is aware of where their toiletries and towels are for washing! Two named water bottles Two named water bottles £5 spending money – coins in named wallet/purse £5 spending money – coins in named wallet/purse Please label everything! Maximum one suitcase/bag plus one small bag/rucksack for the coach journey

14. Items not permitted on the trip Nuts or items containing nuts Nuts or items containing nuts Mobile phones Mobile phones Hand held electronic games Hand held electronic games iPods, iPads, tablets, Kindles etc iPods, iPads, tablets, Kindles etc Electrical hair appliances/dryers/straighteners Electrical hair appliances/dryers/straighteners Make-up/hair spray/gel/wax Make-up/hair spray/gel/wax Jewellery (except watches and small studs) Jewellery (except watches and small studs) Aerosols Aerosols Talcum powder Talcum powder Toy guns Toy guns Anything sharp (blades, needles, scissors) Anything sharp (blades, needles, scissors) Digital cameras Digital cameras

15. Children can bring disposable cameras Children can bring disposable cameras Waterproof ones are best! Waterproof ones are best! Please name – very important as they all look the same. Please name – very important as they all look the same. Explain use beforehand Explain use beforehand Digital/expensive cameras should not be brought. Digital/expensive cameras should not be brought. Cameras

16. We have very high expectations. We have very high expectations. Always be kind, polite and good mannered to each other, staff, PGL staff and members of the public. Always be kind, polite and good mannered to each other, staff, PGL staff and members of the public. Always follow instructions immediately. Always follow instructions immediately. Only go in your own room. Only go in your own room. Remember to tidy away after yourself when you have finished a meal. Remember to tidy away after yourself when you have finished a meal. Tell an adult if you are unhappy, feeling unwell or have any other sort of problem. Tell an adult if you are unhappy, feeling unwell or have any other sort of problem. Basic Rules for Our Trip

17. Impeccable behaviour is expected at all times and is crucial in ensuring that we all have a happy and safe time. School and PGL staff are able to remove children from activities if their behaviour is unacceptable or putting themselves or others at risk. We are in regular communication with Mr Main. All instances of inappropriate behaviour are reported to him and he will decide whether the behaviour warrants contacting parents to arrange for their child to be collected and withdrawn from the trip. Behaviour

18. There will be separate groupings: Room groups Activity groups Some groups may combine children from several classes. All children will be with at least one person that they have requested in their room and activity groups. Rooms and Groups

19. A typical Evening Menu: Tomato and cheese Pasta Bake Breaded Cod Meat and Potato Pie Vegetables Apple Crumble, Ice Cream Fresh Fruit Let us know about specific dietary requirements before we go (Pink Form). Food – lots of choice!

20. It is school and PGL’s policy not to allow children to phone home during their time away – unless it is their or a parent’s birthday. It is school and PGL’s policy not to allow children to phone home during their time away – unless it is their or a parent’s birthday. There will be contact with the school everyday – an e-mail will be sent out each day. There will be contact with the school everyday – an e-mail will be sent out each day. Children are not permitted to bring mobile phones. Children are not permitted to bring mobile phones. Communication

21. Sheet with details on is also available. Twitter

22. Check-in at school between 8:30 and 8:50am Check-in at school between 8:30 and 8:50am Drop off luggage (suitcases) in school hall Drop off luggage (suitcases) in school hall Sign in medicines Sign in medicines Children to sit quietly in class groups in the hall Children to sit quietly in class groups in the hall Disposable packed lunch and drink in bag Disposable packed lunch and drink in bag Departure (about 9:15ish) Departure (about 9:15ish) Departure day – Wednesday 4 th May 2016

23. We will aim arrive back at school at around 4.30pm. We will aim arrive back at school at around 4.30pm. Please be patient – Friday rush hour. Please be patient – Friday rush hour. Keep an eye out for messages about delays. Keep an eye out for messages about delays. Check bags and personal items before going home. Check bags and personal items before going home. Returning to school – Friday 6 th May 2016

24. Practising a sleep over. Practising a sleep over. Reinforcing messages about behaviour, safety and manners. Reinforcing messages about behaviour, safety and manners. Labelling everything with a name. Labelling everything with a name. Letting us know about any issues/concerns (or potential issues) ahead of time –sleepwalking, bedwetting, sleeping in the dark, teddies, medical problems, allergies, scared of heights, homesickness etc. Letting us know about any issues/concerns (or potential issues) ahead of time –sleepwalking, bedwetting, sleeping in the dark, teddies, medical problems, allergies, scared of heights, homesickness etc. Not crying! Not crying! You can help us by....

25. If you have any further questions or would like to speak to a member of staff please find us now or make an appointment to pop into school. We are looking forward to a brilliant trip!