1. Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre Monday 3rd – Wednesday 5th July

2. Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre…
The Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre:
just outside of St Austell;
spectacular views over the sea and local countryside.

3. Activities … The Centre is equipped with:
its own indoor climbing walls;
an extensive high ropes course (Jacob’s ladder. Leap of faith, zip wire etc);
a beach centre offering a range of water activities – canoeing, sailing, kayaking, coasteering, rock-pooling;
an archery range;
All of the associated safety equipment that the children might need.
All staff at the centre are highly qualified and experienced and deliver a range of outdoor activities in an enthusiastic, supportive, caring manner.

4. Sleeping
Sleeping accommodation – large canvas tents, with floor-boards and mattresses.
Tents are arranged in 'villages' - maximum of 40 children and their leaders.
The camping is supported by:
a dining hall,
boys and girls toilet and shower block,
drying room,
first aid room,
night time security team.

5. Itinerary - Monday Meet on the top playground
Leave bags to the right of the entrance gate, not blocking the gate or steps would be ideal
Please then say your goodbyes as departure time is only approximate – between 9.30 and 10am
Coach journey
approximately an hour to an hour and a half
Arrive, unload coach, set up camp
Eat packed lunch (please pack your child a lunch, tuck and drinks for the day)
Afternoon Activities
Climbing and archery
Dinner
Evening – beach games, weather and tide dependent.

6. Tuesday – Beach Day Breakfast / tent-tidy inspection
Walk to the beach centre
Canoeing / kayaks
Coasteering
Day boat sailing
(tide, weather, wind dependent)
Lunch at the beach
Evening – dinner, games, relaxation!!!

7. Wednesday Pack up tents / breakfast Activities - High ropes
Lunch and then return to school before 3.30pm

8. Kit list – every child has had 2 copies sent home
For day time water / land based activities:
Underwear
Several pairs of warm socks
T-Shirts
Trousers (tracksuits ideal BUT NO JEANS)
Jumpers / Sweat tops / Fleeces
A warm coat
A waterproof jacket
At least two pairs of trainers / plimsolls – 1 pair will wet – this pair should preferably be lace ups
Rucksack / day bag – large enough to hold a lunch box, drink and spare clothes
Packed lunch box
Unbreakable drinks container – approximately 1 litre in size
Cap / sun hat
Sun cream
Personal medical kit – if required
Plenty of warm clothes in case of adverse weather.
For the night:
Sleeping Bag
Pillow and pillowcase
Pyjamas – warm as it does get cold at night
Towel
Wash bag with toiletries
Torch
For the centre:
Clothing and footwear for evening
Two black bin liners (for wet and dirty clothes)
Several carrier bags

9. PLEASE:
Pack everything into a medium sized bag, case - Sleeping bags and pillows are best packed separately – please make sure these are very clearly named
Pack enough warm clothes, as even in July the weather can be very unpredictable
Make sure your child does the majority of their packing so they are fully aware of what they have taken with them
Label everything with your child’s name

10. Emergency Contact Numbers:
General
Definitely no mobile phones / devices:
Distract from the activities;
Risk / hassle of damage, loss, theft;
Limits the sense of independence that is a vital element of the learning experience;
Limits the social element;
(Stops you having the peace and quiet you clearly deserve!)
School Staff:
Rob Hamshar
Louise Greygoose
Sam Badcock
Jodie Rowe
Steph Holmes
Emergency Contact Numbers:
School mobile:
Porthpean centre Number:
During school hours – via Dot in the school office

11. Payment:
£20 deposit should have already been paid (along with the initial permission slip). Please settle total of £145 before we leave on Monday. Thank you!!

12. Any questions?