Y8 Residential Visit to Kingswood
29 June – 1 July 2016
Staff
1. Mr McClune
2. Miss Booth
3. Mrs Summers
4. Miss Bingham
5. Mr Booker
6. Mr Dias
7. Mr Hincliffe
8. Mr Dias
9. Mr Agar
10. Miss Ostle
11. Mrs Williams
12. Miss Thomas
13. Mrs Copeland
14. Mr Higgins
15. Mr Peace
16. Mrs Evans
17. Miss Leigh
18. PC Case
19. Mr James
Wednesday 29 June – Friday 1 July
• Please ensure your child is in school for 8am to
register for the visit and drop off luggage and
medication (main hall).
• Students must arrive in full uniform.
• Lessons will commence as usual at 8:25am.
• Lunch will be at 11:45am.
• Coach departs from the academy at 12:15pm.
• We intend to arrive back in school for
approximately 2pm on Friday 1 July. Please
collect your child – this is an INSET day.
Medication
• Ensure that all medical conditions/medication
have been identified on the medical form.
• Hand in all medication.
• Make sure everything is clearly labelled in a
plastic bag.
• Use travel sickness tablets if necessary.
• Tell staff if you do not feel well.
Activities
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Outdoor climb
Problem solving
Zip wire
Fencing
Orienteering
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Archery
Raft building
Club Kingswood
Campfire
What to pack - essentials
• Toiletries – (deodorants must be roll on, no
aerosols)
• Old clothes for activity sessions (long sleeved
top, trousers and closed toe shoes that you
are prepared to get wet and muddy!)
• Waterproof clothing (coat, trousers, wellies)
• Plastic bags for dirty clothes
• A bath towel
What to pack - essentials
• Socks and underwear (bring extra!)
• Sun cream and a sun hat
• Pyjamas (bring something to put on your feet
e.g. slippers, thick socks)
• A water bottle
• Spending money
Rooming
Students will be informed in their VMG.
Mobile phones
• Students are advised to not take their mobile phones on the
trip, however, we understand if students may need them to
contact parents and carers on their way back.
• Please be aware that all student mobile phones will be kept in
the safe at Kingswood for the duration of the trip.
• If students fail to follow this instruction or misuse their
phones, staff have been advised to confiscate phones and
parents or carers will be expected to collect phones on
return to Outwood Academy Valley.
• Emergencies – out of school hours number: 01603 856 824
Behaviour
Behaviour is expected to be the same as in the
academy:
• Listening and following instructions.
• Punctuality.
• Politeness.
• No photos taken whilst at Kingswood are to
be uploaded to the internet.
Behaviour
BEHAVIOUR ON THE COACH
• Students must remain seated, with seatbelts fastened when the coach is
moving. The coach must be kept tidy. Chewing gum is not permitted on
the trip.
BEHAVIOUR AT KINGSWOOD
• Students should behave sensibly at all times, showing courtesy and
consideration towards members of staff (both Valley and Kingswood).
Under no circumstances should they go anywhere alone. (Always in a 2 or
more)
VALUABLES
• The school or staff will not be responsible for any loss or damage to these
items.Your child will be responsible for his/her own money during the visit.
Any questions?