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Residential Trip

Residential Trip. 21st - 23rd May 2014. Wye Valley Youth Hostel Forest of Dean, Herefordshire. Why are we going? Independence Problem solving and new challenges Responsibility Resilience Experience real outdoor learning in a new environment Use geographical and scientific skills

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Residential Trip

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  1. Residential Trip 21st - 23rd May 2014 • Wye Valley Youth Hostel • Forest of Dean, Herefordshire

  2. Why are we going? • Independence • Problem solving and new challenges • Responsibility • Resilience • Experience real outdoor learning in a new environment • Use geographical and scientific skills • To have a good time with friends

  3. What are we going to do? • Bush Craft for Beginners • Woodland Explorers • Team games, Adventurous Activities, Orienteering and Problem Solving Challenges • All in a new environment, very different from our school local area!

  4. Activity Details Bush craft for Beginners A programme of outdoor challenges and problem-solving exercises aimed at developing confidence and teamwork skills. The range of activities includes den building, outdoor cookery, tool skills, fire-lighting and orienteering/navigation skills. .

  5. Activity Details Woodland Detective - This programme offers a wide selection of activities aimed at encouraging discovery about the ecology of the local habitat. The range of activities includes: animal detectives, woodland plants and trees, comparison of habitats, plant studies, seeds and seed dispersal, animal and plant identification, collection methods, food chains, seasonal variation and nature recycles.

  6. Day One: 12pm: Arrival/ Lunch 1.00pm:Group 1 – Woodland detectives Group 2 – Team Challenges 1.00pm:Grp 2 Team 1 – Electric Bridge Grp 2 Team 2 – Tyre Challenge 1.30pm: Grp 2 Team 1 – Tyre Challenge Grp 2 Team 2 – Electric Bridge 2.00pm: Grp 2 Team 1 – Toxic Waste Grp 2 Team 2 – Mission Impossible 2.30pm: Grp 2 Team 1 – Mission Impossible Grp 2 Team 2 – Toxic Waste 3.00pm: Break 3.15pm: Grp 2 Team 1 – Archery Grp 2 Team 2 – Spiders web/ Nightline 4.00pm:Grp 2 Team 1 – Spiders web/ Nightline Grp 2 Team 2 – Archery 6.00pm: Dinner Evening: All – Bread Making Itinerary

  7. Itinerary Day Two: 8.00am: Breakfast 9.30am: Grp 1 Team 1 – Fire Making Grp 1 Team 2 – Shelter Building Grp 2 – Coppett Hill walk (Map reading) 11.00am: Grp 1 Team 1 – Shelter Building Grp 1 Team 2 – Fire Making 12.30pm: Lunch 1.30pm: Grp 1 - Coppett Hill walk (Map reading) Grp 2 Team 1 – Fire Making Grp 2 Team 2 – Shelter Building 3.00pm: Grp 2 Team 1 – Shelter Building Grp 2 Team 2 – Fire Making 4.30/5pm: Shower, prepare for dinner 6.00pm: Dinner Evening: All – Great Egg Drop

  8. Itinerary Day Three: 08.00am: Breakfast/ strip beds and clear rooms 9.30am: Grp 1 – Team Challenges Grp 2 – Woodland Detectives 9.30am:Grp 1 Team 1 – Electric Bridge Grp 1 Team 2 – Tyre Challenge 10.00am: Grp 1 Team 1 – Tyre Challenge Grp 1 Team 2 – Electric Bridge 10.30am: Grp 1 Team 1 – Archery Grp 1 Team 2 – Spiders Web/ Nightline 11.15am: Break 11.30am: Grp 1 Team 1 – Spiders Web/ Nightline Grp 1 Team 2 – Archery 12.15pm: Lunch 1.00pm: Depart

  9. Coppett Hill Walk

  10. Where? YHA Wye Valley Near Goodrich, Ross-on –Wye, Herefordshire. 25 acre site In the Forest of Dean Near banks of River Wye

  11. 78 beds – in main building and annexe Room sizes vary – from 3 to 6 per room Beautiful woodland site Large play areas on grounds– enclosed The Hostel? • Group booking for our school – closed to other schools and the public during those 3 days

  12. The Hostel? 2 lounges Dining room Classroom Drying room Kitchen prepares fresh food – with menu options On site wardens lounges Dining room Classroom Drying room Kitchen prepare fresh food – with menu options On site wardens

  13. Residential Trip 21st - 23rd May 2014 Key Information: Wednesday 21st Arrival at School 7.45am Bus leaves at 8am You will need a packed lunch on that day. Friday 23rd Depart youth hostel 1.30pm Expected arrival back at School 4.30pm Keep eye on notice board for slight time changes. Notification by telephone if any significant delays.

  14. Residential Trip Packing In a small suitcase or holdall Nightwear Indoor Shoes – plimsolls or slippers for hostel Washing bag – toothpaste, toothbrush, flannel, hairbrush, soap etc. Towels – large for showers(!) + small hand towel Several complete changes of clothing, including warm jumpers/sweatshirts, trousers, t-shirts or lightweight tops. Underwear Socks (several pairs in case you get wet feet!) Extra cartons of drink for next two days Extra snacks ( +any essential cuddly toy!) If you have waterproof trousers, these could be useful...but are not essential! Footwear: Come in sensible and comfortable shoes that you can run around in eg trainers. We will be doing a lot of walking! MUD: It may be muddy, depending on the weather. If you have walking boots/shoes, bring these IN ADDITION to trainers. If you do not, it is a good idea to bring an extra pair of very old trainers, which can get very wet and muddy!

  15. Residential Trip Packing In your rucksack/day bag... Packed lunch for Wednesday Handkerchief/tissues Sun cream/sunglasses/sun hat…or perhaps hat and gloves… just in case! (Keep an eye on the weather forecast!) Drink flask/plastic water bottle (refillable) Spending money in a labelled purse/wallet () Waterproof coat Camera- Not a precious/expensive one please! Please no mobile phones/mp4 players (plays video as well as audio) egipod touch/kindles /any other electronic games equipment/ hairdryers/hair straighteners (Mp3 devices which play music/audio books only may be taken – but they remain your responsibility!)

  16. Residential Trip Oh....and a quick word about behaviour! Keep up the good work.... We have always been complemented on our good behaviour, great listening and great manners. We have high expectations...and the children always live up to them! Behaviour Code will be written by children and staff in the run up to visit. We follow the code so that we all have a BRILLIANT TIME!

  17. Residential Trip And Finally..... Things to do: Today – Collect your information pack As soon as possible – Return the consent form – which includes medical details, dietary requirements and contact details Medical details – Please include any travel sickness medication required for the return journey. Balance of payment by 30th April (This can be in instalments or one payment) Over next few months: Further meetings for children – food, rooms etc Look out in schoolbags for any updates – including Behaviour Code, information about Phone trees etc

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