thorpe woodlands presentation

Year 4 Residential Visit 18th – 20th April

2012Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre

Personal and Social Development Teamwork

Co-operationResponsibility for self and others

New challenges

New friendships and deepening existing ones Learning greater independence Co-operative Learning in school after the

“Thorpe Woodlands Experience”!

Why Thorpe Woodlands ?

Far enough away to be an ‘adventure’ but close enough to come home easily if there were a problem eg. illness

Experienced and qualified instructors who lead a range of exciting and interesting activities.A new, modern centre run by Suffolk County Council.

Cost is £78 per child This includes:•All food, breakfast, lunch, evening meal, snacks•Accommodation including bedding•Activities•Transport there and back•Instructors

Final balance must be paid by 3rd February

Accommodation, activities & catering £66.00Accommodation, activities & catering £66.00Transport and travel insurance £12.00Transport and travel insurance £12.00Total £78.00Total £78.00

This can be paid in the following ways:This can be paid in the following ways:

Option 1Option 1 A deposit of £20 paid by Friday 15th July 2011A deposit of £20 paid by Friday 15th July 2011 A second payment of £30 by Friday 9th December 2011 A second payment of £30 by Friday 9th December 2011 A third payment of approximately £28 by Friday 3rd February 2012A third payment of approximately £28 by Friday 3rd February 2012

Option 2Option 2 A deposit of £20 paid by Friday 15th July 2011The A deposit of £20 paid by Friday 15th July 2011The balance of approximately £58 by Friday 9th December 2011balance of approximately £58 by Friday 9th December 2011

Option 3 Option 3 The full payment of £78 by Friday 15th July 2011The full payment of £78 by Friday 15th July 2011 Any balance required by Friday 3rd February 2012 (once the final Any balance required by Friday 3rd February 2012 (once the final

total is known).total is known).

DatesDates

The first group will leave at 8:30am on The first group will leave at 8:30am on Wednesday 18Wednesday 18thth April and return at April and return at approximately 3:00pm on Thursday 19approximately 3:00pm on Thursday 19thth April.April.

The second group will leave at 11.00am The second group will leave at 11.00am on Thursday 19on Thursday 19thth April and return at April and return at approximately 4:30pm on Friday 20approximately 4:30pm on Friday 20thth April. April.

Group 1DAY 1. 8.10 AM Arrive at school8.30 AM (prompt) Depart for Thorpe

Woodlands10.00 AM Arrive and settle in. Team games on the grass area in front of

building.Initiative challenges – both mental and

physical!12 NOON Lunch (Provided by the Centre)1.00 PM Afternoon activities6.00 PM Hot Dinner6.30 PM Evening games and campfire8.30 PM Hot Chocolate and get ready for BED!

DAY 2 8.00 AM Breakfast9.00 AM Pack9.30 AM Morning activities12.30 PM Lunch1.00 PM Ball games with School Staff1.30 PM Depart3.00 PM Arrive back at school.

Group 2DAY 1. 10.30 AM Arrive at school11.00 AM (prompt) Depart for Thorpe Woodlands12.30 PM Arrive and have lunch with group 1 (Provided by the

Centre)Followed by team games on the grass area in front of building.Initiative challenges – both mental and physical!2.00 PM Afternoon activities6.00 PM Hot Dinner6.30 PM Evening games and campfire8.30 PM Hot Chocolate and get ready for BED!

DAY 2 8.00 AM Breakfast9.00 AM Pack9.30 AM Morning activities12.30 PM Lunch 1.00 PM Afternoon activities3.00 PM Depart4.30 PM Arrive back at school.

What did year 4 think this year?What did year 4 think this year? Adventure!Adventure! Freedom!Freedom! Fun activitiesFun activities Made you thinkMade you think Learned about yourself/groupLearned about yourself/group Learned to trust othersLearned to trust others Challenging Challenging Encouragement – everyone cheered you on! Encouragement – everyone cheered you on! Good foodGood food