YEAR 5 SHORT RESIDENTIAL VISIT TO HOTHERSALL LODGE

Embark on an exciting short residential visit to Hothersall Lodge, filled with team-building activities, new challenges, and opportunities to develop skills and self-esteem. Explore the great outdoors, participate in activities like canoeing and zip lining, and build lasting friendships. Find out what to expect, what to pack, and where you'll sleep during this fun-filled educational trip.

• Residential Visit
• Year 5
• Hothersall Lodge
• Outdoor Activities
• Team Building

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1. YEAR 5 SHORT RESIDENTIAL VISIT TO HOTHERSALL LODGE 22nd to 23rd April 2024

2. Why? Working as part of a team Develop self esteem Face new challenges Have fun and build confidence Develop good listening skills and the ability to follow instructions Discover new activities which may become lifelong interests Understand risk management Develop an understanding and love of the world around us. Learning for life!

3. What will we do? Monday Leave school around 9:45am by coach. Meet our tutors and groups (3 groups, mixed gender and ability etc) Settle into accommodation, Make beds etc Tutors take us through emergency procedures. Packed Lunch fromhome. Activity 1:canoeing or zip wire/climbing Evening meal 5.30 pm Evening activity Evening drink and snack Bed!

4. What will we do? Tuesday Breakfast Tidy rooms and pack Activity 2 Lunch Departure: 2pm Return to school: 2:45 - 3pm Activities: canoeing or zip wire/climbing

5. Kit list All the activities will be outside so students will need plenty of warm clothes. Clothes will get dirty and wet! No one needs new clothes buying! 2 T shirts or long sleeved tops. 2 thick jumpers or fleeces 2 pairs old tracksuit bottoms or similar (not jeans for comfort and safety reasons) 3 pairs of shoes, 1 pair for indoors, 1 pair for outdoors and 1 pair for water activities that may get wet if you are doing canoeing. Night clothes Underwear Toiletries, Tooth brush and toothpaste, soap, shampoo etc Towel Plastic bags for wet clothes Hat and gloves for cold weather or shorts, sun cream, a hat a plastic drinks bottle Socks, at least 3 pairs Casual clothes for evening wear If you have the following bring them with you, otherwise they will be provided: Walking boots, Wellington Boots, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof over trousers, Small rucksack

6. Packing The kit list will be sent out along with medical forms etc. Packed lunch for Day 1 no fizzy drinks please. Maximum of 2.50 spending money. There is a small tuck shop and small gifts for 50p upwards. Please limit sweets and treats. Children will be able to buy sweets or chocolate from the shop so please don t send suitcases laden with sugar! Bedding is provided at Hothersall.

7. Where will we sleep? Rooms will be within one lodge block and room allocations are shared on arrival. We will aim to give each child at least one of their choices of friend in their room Rooms are single gender and staff sleep in a room on the corridor. Children are made aware of staff bedrooms on arrival.

8. Tech This is a tech free time ! No mobile phones, watches etc. Aside from having a rest from technology it also presents a damage and loss risk. School will keep you updated of our safe arrival and our return to school

9. Personal Care and Medical Needs If your child has any medical needs please complete the medical form. Medication will be issued as prescribed each day but must be brought into school before the visit. It must be clearly labelled. We will carry a small supply of Calpol, Ibuprofen, Piriton to administer if required. Teddy Bears are welcome to come along!

10. Behaviour We expect the very best behaviour before and during the trip. If any pupil does not show they can behave well they will be asked not to come on this trip. If a child is unable to maintain an acceptable level of behaviour whilst on the trip and causes a risk to others we will ask them to leave the trip. Parents will need to travel to Hothersall and collect their child in this instance.

11. Emergencies In the event of an emergency during the residential trip we will always contact you. Please ensure your contact details are up to date with the school office. Emergency contact from home should be made through the school office. Please do not contact Hothersall directly. Please complete the following forms today: Medical/calpol permission/ photographs and social media permission/trip permission.

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