Isle of Wight 2018

1. Isle of Wight2018 Warren Road Primary School Journey www.warrenroad.bromley.lgfl.net

2. IOW 2018: The Basics Why do we go to the Isle of Wight? • Coastal study work • Geology-archaeology • Diary work • History work • PSHE work • It’s great fun!

3. The Teams Week 1 (6K and 6M) 21st May Miss Palmer (Leader), Mrs Keene, Mrs Warren-Axe, Mrs Bagnall, Mr Edmonds, Miss Scott, Mr Glenister, Miss Williams, Miss Folkes, Mr Johnson. Week 2 (6C and 6H) 4th June Mr Thomas (Leader), Mrs Harrington, Mrs Carr, Mrs Watkins, Miss Waterman, Miss Aldridge, Miss Piper, Mr Rose, Mrs Reddin, Mr Webb.

4. Monday Morning • Children to arrive at 7.30am. • Children to have a packed lunch + named water bottle. • Goodbyes to be said on the playground and children sent independently into the Davis Hall. • Parents to put suitcases on the coach (on Cloonmore Avenue). • Medicines to be handed in – in the corridor leading to the Davis Hall. The First Aider for your week will be at a table to collect medicines and answer any medical questions. • Leave at 8am at the latest. • Please stay to wave your children goodbye.

5. Itinerary Monday • Leave School • Visit HMS Victory • Visit Trafalgar Museum & Mary Rose • Catch the ferry to the I.O.W. • Go to the Sandringham Hotel • Dinner & Activities

6. Tuesday • Explore Dinosaur Island (not really an island!) – chance to learn about dinosaurs and go fossil hunting • Coastal walk looking at coastal features • Dinner & Activities • Swimming

7. Wednesday • Isle of Wight Adventure Activities Kayaking Climbing Paddle boarding Mountain boarding • Dinner & Activities

8. Thursday • Visit the Needles –boat trip around some stacks and stumps • Sand filling • Tennyson Down walk – develop map skills; spot and sketch coastal features • Dinner • Disco

9. Friday • Leave Hotel • Catch ferry • Arrive at school at 2.30pm

10. Home • We are due back at 2.30pm. Please be there to meet the children. • Arrival & return details will be posted on Parent Hotmail: Number: 08447707576 School I.D. = 46769 • Website! We always try, but network is very unreliable. • Follow us on Twitter…

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12. Clothes Packing list on the web site • at least 2 pairs of trousers (avoid jeans, they take longer to dry) • 2 pairs of shorts • t-shirts – long sleeved – not sun vests! • warm sweater or fleece • waterproof (cagoule) • old trainers, deck shoes or wet suit boots • strong comfortable walking boots or trainers (no wellies) • General: • changes of underwear and socks • gel shoes for the beach • slippers or indoor shoes • 2 swimming costumes if possible (one for the sea, one for the pool) • change of clothes for the Disco • toiletries • 2 towels - one large one small (small for the beach)

13. Work items • Pencil case • Coloured pencils • Book for diary and sketching • Camera – digital is ideal, but not an expensive one(+ spare batteries) Other items • Strong backpack/rucksack (2 straps) to keep lunch and a drink in during the day. • Sun cream (sun hats are provided) • Stamped addressed postcards • Cuddly toy (necessity!) • Reading book (if desired) • One named water bottle • PACKED LUNCH FOR THE FIRST DAY

14. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED: Mobile phones Aerosol sprays Electronic games Sweets Hair driers/straighteners Chewing gum Nail varnish Additional pocket money (Sweets to be provided on the coach by staff) MEDICATION • Please hand in any medication as early as possible • All medication MUST be handed to Miss Folkes or Mr Rose by the morning of departure. • Please ensure all medicines are clearly labelled. • Sachets or tablets preferred if possible.