Tuesday 4 th October 2016 Staff attending Benefits of the visit Different locations of centres Details of itinerary Activities Code of behaviour Safety and insurance information ID: 649104
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Year 7 ResidentialParents/Carers’ Information Evening Tuesday 4th October 2016 Slide2
Staff attendingBenefits of the visitDifferent locations of centresDetails of itineraryActivities
Code
of behaviourSafety and insurance informationQuestions
Information Evening FormatSlide3
Mr Mackintosh, Director of Student Services Heads of House and Student Managers Form tutors Variety of Teaching Staff
Team of dedicated LSA’s
A number of qualified first aiders amongst the staff Centre trained and designated staff
Staff AttendingSlide4
The students’ will develop:enthusiasm and confidence to pursue an active lifestyle.a sense of responsibility for their own safety, and that of others.a
sense of achievement and an opportunity to succeed.
closer relationships within peer groups and with teachers, and a better understanding of other people.
an experience of challenge and the acquisition of new skills.
cooperation and teamwork skills.
lifelong memories, a fun experience.
Benefits of the VisitSlide5
Monday 24th – Wednesday 26th OctoberYear 7 Residential (B +H)
Boreatton
Park (PGL), ShrewsburyBollin/Norclifffe (0844 371 0101)
Condover
Hall (JCA Adventure),
Shrewsbury
Harefield/
Thorngrove (01743 874 932)
Wednesday 26
th
– Friday 28
th
October
Year 7 Residential (T +N)Slide6
Itinerary (B and H)Monday 24th October 201608:45 Students enter through reception and take bags to: Gym (Bollin
),
(Dressed for activities) Main Hall (Harefield), (Dressed for activities)Students hand in any medicine that requires supervision with administering to the group leader
(We should already be aware of this from VIS 4 form)
10:00 – 12:00
Leave
Wilmslow
High School and travel to residential centres (NO STOPS)12:30 - 13.30 Arrive at
centre and have packed lunch (This should be in a disposable bag so that once consumed all contents can be disposed of)
14:30
Begin activities for the day/eveningSlide7
Itinerary (B and H)Tuesday 25th October 2016 Breakfast 8.30am/Lunch 12.30pm/Dinner 5.30pm 6 activity sessions each day Plus juice breaks/hot chocolate
Evening Session 7.45pm – 9.00pm
Wednesday 26th October 201608:30 Students pack and clear bedrooms
09:00 2 Activity sessions12:00
Provided with packed lunch
13:00
Leave residential
centres
and travel to Wilmslow High School (NO STOPS)15:00 Arrive at Wilmslow High School for collection by parents/
carers Slide8
Itinerary (N and T)Wednesday 26th October 201608:45 Students enter through reception and take bags to: Gym (Norcliffe), (Dressed for activities)
Main Hall (Thorngrove), (Dressed for activities)Students hand in any medicine that requires supervision with administeringto group leader (We should already be aware of this from VIS 4 form)
10:00 – 12:00 Leave
Wilmslow
High School and travel to residential
centres
(NO STOPS)
12:30 – 13.30 Arrive at centre
and have packed lunch (This should be in a disposable bag so that once consumed all contents can be disposed of)
14:30
Begin activities for the day/eveningSlide9
Itinerary (N and T)Thursday 27th October 2016 Breakfast 8.30am/Lunch 12.30pm/Dinner 5.30pm 6 activity sessions each day Plus juice breaks/hot chocolate Evening Session 7.45pm – 9.00pm
Friday 28
th October 201608:30 Students pack and clear bedrooms09:00 Activity sessions
12:00 Provided with packed lunch13:00 Leave residential
centres
and travel to
Wilmslow
High School (NO STOPS)
15:00 Arrive at Wilmslow High School for collection by parents/carers Slide10
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INNER18.15-19.25DISCOSession 1 Session 2Session 3Session 4 Session 5Session 6Raft BuildingA Raft Building ANightline AJacob's Ladder A Low Ropes AFencing ARaft Building B Raft Building BNightline BLow Ropes B Jacob's Ladder BCaving BProblem Solving C Low Ropes CKayaking CKayaking C Jacob's Ladder CCaving CProblem Solving D Jacob's Ladder DArchery DNightline D Caving D3G Swing DJacob's Ladder E Problem Solving ECaving ENightline E Fencing EAbseiling EGiant Zip Wire F Problem Solving FJacob's Ladder FCaving F Nightline FAbseiling F
ExampleSlide11
Activities
Years of experience working with schools
4,000 schools a year - 130,000 children
We are
PGL…
We create life-enriching adventures for memories that last a lifetime.
Every year, we give schools and
groups an
experience they'll never forget
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Jacobs LadderSlide13
Giant Zip WireSlide14
AbseilingSlide15
ClimbingSlide16
High Ropes CourseSlide17
Problem SolvingSlide18
Team WorkingSlide19
Free timeSlide20
Giant SwingSlide21
KayakingSlide22
Low RopesSlide23
Evening EntertainmentSlide24
Students must obey all instructions given by staff or instructors without question or delay.Students must be polite, courteous and considerate at all times.Students must not leave the accommodation without permission and must never go off on their own.Students must not smoke or purchase cigarettes.Students must not bring I-Pods, I-pads, mobile phones and MP3 players on the visitStudents must obey any other rules which may be imposed because of local conditionsStudents must not carry with them or purchase or consume alcoholic drinks.Students must not engage in violent conduct.Failure to follow the behaviour contract and act in the appropriate manner expected bythe school, will result in the student not being allowed to participate in particular activities
or may, in severe cases, result in the student being sent home early.
Behaviour ContractSlide25
Coach and travel arrangementsLuggage, clothes & kit (please label where possible)Spending Money (£10) Insurance, Health and InjuriesSupervision and behaviour Emergency contacts
Packing correctly (See attached packing list)
Sleeping arrangementsiIlness after residential?
Specific safety issuesSlide26
The all important questionSlide27Slide28
What will the food be like?Slide29
Breakfast, lunch & dinner are all created around food that children love to eat – but with health & nutrition foremost in mind.The menus have recently been updated to exceed Government regulations and vary from day to day according to season and the individual centre. Communal dining room where there is always a choice of hot & cold dishes, vegetarian selections and fresh salad bars.Catering for children with special religious or dietary needsWhat will the food be like?Slide30
Breakfast A choice of cereals or a cooked breakfast Lunch Baguette & Wrap Bar with your choice of freshly prepared fillings; Tuna mayo; Tandoori chicken; Mature Cheddar cheese; Cajun roasted red onion & peppers Fish Fingers with curly fries and coleslaw Salad bar Dinner Pea & mint soup Slow Roasted Beef & Vegetable Casserole, served with herby rice Vegetable & bean casserole served with herby rice (v)
Ham & Cheese Pizzas
Roasted new potatoes All come with a choice of salad or buttered peas and carrots Rice Pudding & Berry compoteSAMPLE MENUSlide31
Clothing and shoes worn outside during activities will inevitably get dirty – so old clothes are best! Name all items of clothing – and provide your child with a packing list, so that he/she can check items back into their bag.At least 2 pairs of shoes – clean and dirty pairPlastic bags for wet/dirty clothesSwimming kitWaterproofs2 towelsWater bottle
Sleeping aids if needed!
NO VALUABLESNO AEROSOLSSee packing list
WHAT TO PACKSlide32
ANY QUESTIONS?