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HOLLOWFORD CENTRE TRIP OCTOBER 2012

HOLLOWFORD CENTRE TRIP OCTOBER 2012. Welcome to our Hollowford Parents’ Information Evening. Hollowford Centre October 2012. Depart from school Tuesday 23rd October 9:15am approx. No packed lunch required Return to school Friday 26th October 4.00pm approx.

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HOLLOWFORD CENTRE TRIP OCTOBER 2012

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  1. HOLLOWFORD CENTRE TRIP OCTOBER 2012 Welcome to our Hollowford Parents’ Information Evening

  2. Hollowford Centre October 2012 • Depart from school Tuesday 23rd October 9:15am approx. • No packed lunch required • Return to school Friday 26th October 4.00pm approx. • Your child must be collected from school on Friday, please ensure they know who is meeting them • Travel to/from Hollowford is by coach, travel while at the centre is by minibus – all vehicles have seatbelts fitted

  3. Hollowford October 2012Who’s Who? • Party Leader – Mr Silvester • Deputy Leader – Mrs Dean • Accompanying Teacher - Miss Connor • Emergency First-Aiders Mrs Simons Mrs Pawson

  4. Accommodation at the centre • Situated in Castleton, Derbyshire • Rooms are single-sex, sleeping 3-5 pupils • All rooms have en-suite facilities • Communal areas include; dining room, common room, games room, tuck-shop, play area & playing field • Each school present has exclusive use of the above • All meals are provided; breakfast, lunch & dinner

  5. Activities • Activities include • Problem solving • High ropes • Canoeing • Weaseling • Abseiling • Caving • Village Walk - Raft building - Zip Wire - Bushcraft

  6. A Typical Day • Breakfast • Morning briefing • Morning activity 9am-12.30pm • Lunch • Afternoon briefing • Afternoon activity 1.30-4.30pm • Shower/relax time • Dinner 6-ish • Meet-up 7pm • Evening activities/tuck shop 7.15pm onwards

  7. Waterproofs - it’s October! Hat Gloves Sweaters/Sweatshirts Jogging bottoms T-shirts 2 pairs shoes suitable for activities (trainers/boots) Indoor footwear Sleeping Clothes Underwear/socks 2 towels Toiletries Strong plastic bags Tissues Insect repellent, sun cream, aftersun – you never know! Suggested Kit List • Specialist Equipment is provided by the centre • All clothing should be old/cheap/easily replaceable For further detail, please see handout provided

  8. Optional Kit Optional Kit • Pocket Money (max £10) • Reading Book • Small game • Cheap Camera • Cheap Sunglasses Please DO NOT bring: • Gameboys • Personal Stereos • Mobile Phones • Valuable items All the above must fit in one bag and be labelled if possible

  9. Frequently Asked Questions • Can I choose who I share a room with? • Can I phone home or bring my mobile? • Should I buy new footwear/clothing? • Can I bring sweets or biscuits? • I am scared of climbing, do I have to do it?

  10. Do we go in one large group to the activities? Frequently Asked Questions

  11. Quick Recap • Please complete and return the Consent/Health/Swimming Form as quickly and accurately as possible • If the Consent/Health/Swimming Form is not returned by Monday 8th Oct your child will NOT be able to go to Hollowford October 8th: Consent/Health/Swimming Form

  12. Hollowford CentreOctober 2012 Feel free to speak to a member of staff who will be happy to answer any questions you may have ? Thank you for listening

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