friday 13 th september

Friday 13th September

Year 5 Ingestre

Residential

Who, when and where…?• A bit complicated!

• If <82 pupils want to attend: 6th – 9th May, 2014.

• If >82 pupils want to go, split the group in 2, visit 6th – 9th May and 16th – 19th June.

• Cost c. £150• Ingestre Hall Residential Arts

Centre, Ingestre, Staffordshire, ST18 0RF, Tel: 01889 270225

Any changes from last year…?

• Longer trip – 3 nights, not 2• 2 activities, not 1• Responding to feedback from

parents and children.

Where will we sleep…?

•Recently renovated dorms•Single beds•Lots of space•Girls on one floor, boys on another

•Staff bedrooms along each of the children’s corridors

•Separate showers and toilets along each children’s corridor

Where and what will we eat…?

The dining hall•Will seat c.60 in one sitting•Additional seating in the room

next door•Cater for all dietary needs•Three meals a day, all cooked

on site

What will they do…?

Music studio Music studio

Dance studio Art studio

What will they do…?• Arts residential – working to a theme

chosen by the school• Choose two aspects to concentrate on

from: dance, music, drama, art and film making and animation

• Work in groups of 11 (dep on size of whole group)

• Each group led by member of centre staff, supervised by one member of school staff

• There will be a chance for parents to see the work on our return

What should my child bring…?

• Art group – an old shirt or apron

• Dance/drama group – loose fitting clothing

• Music group – their own instrument (should they wish to)

• Slippers• A pair of indoor shoes• A pair of outdoor

shoes/wellies

• Pocket money (max £5)• Warm, Waterproof coat• Gloves, scarf, hat• Warm old clothes• Comfortable clothes• Pyjamas• Teddy• Wash kit• Towel • Book

Please don’t bring…• Electrical items

– Mobile phones– Games consoles– iPods

• Precious jewellery• Brand new clothes• Unnamed items

When and what will I need to pay…?

• Cost c. £150• Can be paid all at once or in

instalments• A deposit of £30 on or before

Friday 27th September• Further details to follow when we

have a clear idea of numbers.

What will happen now?• Children will bring a consent form home

asking for medical and dietary information and a deposit of £30. Please return by Tuesday 1st October.

• A repeat of today’s information at the Y5 induction meeting next term on Friday 13th September

• Deadline to sign children up for the residential: Tuesday 1st October

• Further details to follow when we have a clear idea of numbers.

For further info…?

•http://www.ingestrearts.org.uk/