1. Maple & Sycamore Residential
The Conway Centre
September 5th to 7th 2018

2. Learning Outside The Classroom
“.....learning outside the classroom contributes significantly to raising standards and improving pupils’ personal, social and emotional development.”
The children will benefit greatly
Ability to work in a team
Independence
Resilience
Enjoyment
A teacher really gets to know children on a residential

3. General Information
Conway Centre, Anglesey is a large, short term, residential arts and outdoor education facility set in idyllic surroundings on the Island of Anglesey, North Wales.
Originally the centre was designed as a merchant marine training school for boys. It was opened in 1964 by His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in order to replace HMS Conway a three masted, two deck sailing ship. As such the centre is unusual in having a wealth of indoor teaching/work facilities together with a wealth of on site locations situated in an unrivalled environment.

4. Accommodation - Gogarth

5. Activities All groups will do all activities DATE: AM PL / CL PM EVE
DATE: AM
PL / CL PM
EVE
WED
ETA: 11.00
OWN PACKED LUNCH
YR 4 Groups 1 2 – Sail
YR 3 Groups 1 2 – Canoe
Yr 3 Group 3 – Climb
Nightline + Campfire
THU
YR 4 Groups 1 2 – Ropes and Zip wire
YR 3 Groups 1 2 – climb
Yr 3 Group 3 – Sail + Power Boat
COOKED LUNCH
YR 4 Groups 1 2 – Canoe
YR 3 Groups Sail + Power Boat
Yr 3 Group 3 – Ropes and Zip wire
Disco Room
FRI
YR 4 Groups 1 2 – Climb
YR 3 Groups 1 2 – Ropes and Zip wire
Yr 3 Group 3 – Canoe
Cooked lunch
Etd:1.30
All groups will do all activities

6. Kit List – a detailed list will be sent out with letter next week
General wear (not activities)
T shirts x 2
Jumper/Fleece/hoodie x 2
Jeans/trousers
Trainers/pumps
Underwear and socks
Nightwear
Indoor shoes or slippers
Coat
Toiletries and towel
Cap
Sun cream
Drinks Bottle
Packed lunch for day 1
Spending money
Activities
Old tops/t shirts x3
Trousers x 3 – NOT denim
Jumpers x3
Socks x 3 pairs
Underwear
Gloves
You do not need to supply any specialist outdoor gear, The Conway Centre will supply the children with waterproof trousers, waterproof coat and wellies (if you don’t have a pair)

7. Further Information
Detailed letter with ALL information will be sent out at the beginning of next week
Form C to be returned by Friday (or complete it now)
If your child requires medication, please ask the office staff for a form. Hand in completed forms, together with the named medication to the class teacher on the day before the visit
Spending money can be brought – up to £10 in a named purse/wallet