St Fillans Primary School Tuesday 15 th May Friday 18 th May 2018 When Depart Tuesday 15 th May 2018 Return Friday 18 th May 2018 Departure Gym hall available from 840am on Tuesday 15 ID: 745621
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The Lochgoilhead Centre Experience
St. Fillan’s Primary SchoolTuesday 15th May – Friday 18th May 2018Slide2
When?
Depart:
Tuesday 15th May 2018Return: Friday 18
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May 2018Departure:Gym hall available from 8.40am on Tuesday 15th May 2018 for pupils and families. Return:Planned return for 2.00pm on Friday 18th May. Pupils can be collected then or thereafter. (May be subject to change). Medication:This should be clearly marked with your child’s name and dosage. Contact Arrangements:Pupils are not permitted to bring mobile phones. All contact details will be taken with the AHT and regular contact will be made with the school. You will be updated via text, facebook posts or a phone call, if necessary.
Logistics/ Basic Information:Slide3
One of three National Activity Centres operated by Scouts Scotland, the Centre is set amidst magnificent West Highland scenery in Argyll and sits within the Loch Lomond and
Trossachs National Park. We welcome Scouts, Guides, youth organisations, clubs, special needs groups and students and staff from schools, colleges, and universities. We also cater for individuals and organisations interested in gaining National Governing Body training and awards.
Background Information:Slide4
confidence, by living more independently and making their own decisions,resilience, by having individual and group ownership for learning, community living and sharing free time,
a sense of adventure, by exploring new places and new environmentsan appreciation of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, through physical activity and making healthy choices, anda chance to reflect on their own experiences and learningWhat the Residential Experience aims to provide…Slide5
Principles of Lochgoilhead are based on…Slide6
Activities to choose from…Slide7
8 Activity sessions would be selected and four evening sessions. Choices for this would be around January 2018.
Activity Programme Choice – Based on a 5 day programme:
WATER BASED ACTIVITIES
LAND BASED ACTIVITIES
EVENING ACTIVITIESBoat TripRock Climbing/ AbseilingLGH OlympicsBoat Trip/RambleJacobs LadderTalent ShowKayakingJacob’s Ladder/ArcheryScavenger HuntCanoeing3 StackNight Walk
Bell Boating
All aboard/ Orienteer
Village Quiz
Bell Boat/ Ramble
Team
Building
Water Slide
Raft Building
Mountain Bike
Disco
Burn Run
Orienteering
Night Line
Sailing
Hill walk
Egg
Drop
Bushcraft
Robot WarsSlide8
A day in the life…Slide9
To bring or not to bring…?
What we provide
Wet suits
Buoyancy aid
Waterproof cagoules (for water activities) Technical equipment (eg. Climbing harnesses)
What you need to bring
Waterproof Jacket *
Waterproof Trousers *
Walking boots or string shoes*
Day sac*
Old clothes to get wet/muddy
Sweater/jumper
T-shirt
Trousers(not jeans)
Old trainers
Spare socks and underwear
Night clothes
Wash kit + towel
Swimwear
Hat and gloves
Midge repellent
Clothes to wear in free time
What not to bring
Expensive electrical equipment
Lots of money
Portable games systems Hair straighteners/dryers Expensive clothing Things you would be upset if they got lost or broken Lots and lots of sweets - we do feed you !
*the centre has limited supplies for anyone who needs to borrow any of the items marked
Hints and tips Bring 1 black bin bag with your name marked on it for putting wet/dirty clothes in to take home.
Bedding will also be provided. Slide10
Food
The centre has a professional chef and team of catering assistants who will prepare and serve three meals a day.
Breakfast
Lunch
Evening
Meal
8.00 am – 9.00 am
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Meal times will be between the set times but change each day to allow all groups to be first and last.
At meal times you will be responsible for
Cleaning tables
Putting chairs under tables
Taking dishes away
Scraping scraps
Stacking dishes for cleaning
Hints and tips
You will be very active during your stay and will need to eat more than normal Slide11
You will be representing your school when you visit The Lochgoilhead Centre,
a number of people will have certain expectations of how you will behave.
Parents/ guardian
Friends
Teacher Head teacher The Lochgoilhead Centre Staff
Rules
What we expect from you
Stay away from activity/out of bounds areas outside of activity times.
Be on time. (if you are late you will hold up others)
Stick to kitchen rules.
Use bins provided for litter.
Listen to instructions from staff.
Ensure you take all equipment back to where it was issued.
Obey the noise curfew at 10pm.
Try your best at all activities and give things a go.
A pupils ‘Code of Conduct’ will be issued, explained and signed by pupils prior to the visit. There is also an opportunity for you to reflect upon this with your child and sign to agree to the terms and conditions. Slide12
Additional Information:
If your child has an dietary requirements, we will need to know in advance so that provision can be made. Spending money – an agreed amount of no more than £5.00 to spend at the tuck shop .
Accommodation – lodges will be booked for the excursion – allocation of lodges and the composition of numbers depends on the number of pupils who wish to participate. Further information will be provided in due course.
Staffing – dependant on numbers at this stage. Slide13
What happens now?
Please sign the registers at the door to confirm your attendance this evening. There are some
stickies if you have any questions/thoughts – please write your question/ your name and I will get back to you.
Please indicate on the register whether or not at this point if you would wish your child to participate in the residential trip.
I will send out a letter early next week for you to confirm your child’s attendance. At this stage, final costings will be made based on numbers and a letter will be sent to you outlining the final costs and the details of the non-returnable deposit. Letters outlining payment plans will be issued. Slide14Slide15
Thank you for your attendance this evening.