Rookesbury ParkMonday 16th June 2014 –

Friday 20th June 2014

On the Monday…

Arrive in school at normal time – with a packed lunch Bags are lined up next to the wall by year 4 (keep your lunch

with you). Register with Mrs Winter outside. Medicines to be placed in a clear named bag with instructions

to administer, and given to Miss Wooding. Tuck shop money to be given to Mr Hill. Children to collect a named bottle of water and a yellow hat. Children will go inside to the KS2 hall for final instructions, parents remain outside ready to wave us off if they wish.

…Monday continued!

Depart at 9:30am Arrive at Rookesbury Park at 11:00am Unload coach and eat lunch! First activity…

Example itinerary…7:15am – Wake up, wash and brush teeth, get dressed, make beds.8:00am – Breakfast9:00am – Get ready for your day (don’t forget your water bottle)9:30am – First activity11:00am – Second activity 12:30pm - Lunch

1:30pm - Third activity3:00pm – Fourth activity 4:30pm – Free time5:30pm – Dinner6:30pm – Chill out/diary time7:30pm – Evening activity begins9:00pm – Wash, brush teeth and get ready for bedRoom inspection by Mr Hill and collecting beads.9:45pm – Quiet time and lights out!

Continued…

Abseiling ArcheryRock ClimbingFencing Rocket LaunchKayakingRaft BuildingNocturnal Safari

Possible activities SurvivalTeam ChallengeMini OlympicsOrienteeringBuggy BuildingCirque du JCACamp FireDisco

Example MenuBreakfastFruit juice, cereal, toast or cooked breakfast.

LunchSandwich, fruit, crisps, fruit juice, yoghurts.

DinnerCottage Pie, Vegetable Pie or Beef Casserole served with vegetable and potatoes.Chocolate pudding or fresh fruit salad.

On the Friday…8:00am - Breakfast9:00am – Finish packing bags and strip beds10:00am - Final activity12:00pm – Lunch1:00pm – Depart2:30pm – Arrive back at school

Adults

Joining us on the trip are: Mr Hill Mr WilsonMrs Winter Mrs PappsMiss Wooding Mrs HoltzhausenMr Ellis Mr HibbsMr LaceyMrs LovellMiss Hamilton

Things you can’t bring…

CameraMobile PhoneMP3 Players (iPods etc)Computer Games SweetsItems of value

Other info…Tuck Shop – there will be a tuck shop that runs

during the week, children can bring a maximum of £5 (in a named envelope).

Twitter – the school’s Twitter account will be updated regularly so please follow us for updates (@HWPS)

Kit List – this has been sent out already, please speak to us if you need another copy.

Points system – children can earn points throughout the week for excellent behaviour and participation.

Other info

Children will be in groups of around 10-12 for their activities. They will also be placed in single-gender groups for sleeping

arrangements.

The children will have the opportunity to request some people they would like to share a room with and we will endeavour to make sure they are with some of their chosen friends.

The children will find out about their groupings when they arrive at the centre.

Any Questions?

If individual queries please speak to us afterwards.

If children have questions these can be asked at the children’s meeting which we will be having in the week before the trip.