Goldsborough and Sicklinghall: Year 6 Fellside 2019

1. Goldsborough and Sicklinghall:Year 6 Fellside2019 Monday to Friday 17th June– 21st June 2019 Fellside Centre, Wigton CA7 8HA

2. Aims of the Meeting • To discuss the benefits of residential trips. • To provide more detailed information about the visit and Fellside Centre. • To provide an opportunity for questions to be asked, either as part of the meeting or on an individual basis.

3. Why go on residential trips? Young people of all ages benefit from real life ‘hands on’ experiences; when they can see, hear, touch and explore the world around them and have opportunities to experience challenge and adventure. Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

4. Why go on residential trips? ...these experiences often provide exciting and life enhancing opportunities which are simply not available in the classroom. They help to develop self-esteem, thought for others, listening to others and sharing in what can sometimes be a life changing experience. They are wonderful opportunities to extend children’s learning and enrich their appreciation of themselves, others and the world around them. They can add to the quality of life and can be the catalyst for improved academic achievement or ignite a lifetime interest. North Yorkshire County Council Educational Visits Adviser.

5. Fellside Centre • All activities are led by our Outdoor Education Leaders who are experienced professionals who also have a sound local knowledge. • Cumbria Outdoors hold an Adventure Activity Licence and complies with all current Health and Safety legislation and regulations. • The service also currently holds The Association of Heads of Outdoor Centre Gold Award.

6. Fellside Centre • Cumbria Outdoors is proud to hold a Gold Quality Badge status which is an added advantage to schools which purchase a programme through us. By holding this status, it removes the need for attending schools undertaking additional safety provider checks.

7. What are the aims of our visit?

8. Pastoral Care During the Visit Members of staff who know your child very well. School staff partake in and support in activities alongside children. Constant liaison with centre staff over appropriate support and challenge during activities. Centre staff are fully inclusive. Programme designed around pupils’ needs. Children can be in mixed activity groups and mixed dormitories – given a say in who they share with. School staff lead activities during the evening. All medical and nutritional information is sent to Fellside staff and is held by school staff. School always have telephone contacts of all parents/carers. Staff act ‘in loco-parentis’ and will ensure that your child has a fantastic experience!

9. Fellside Centre

10. Likely itinerary Monday 17th June- Arrival • 9:00/9:30- Depart. (9:00 at Sicklinghall,9:30 at Goldsborough) • 11:15 approx: Arrive at Fellside • Tour of site • LUNCH – packed lunch from home • Centre-based problem solving activities… • … dormitory sort… settling in chats. • Evening Activity- run by school staff (e.g. Night walk, Sports/Co-operation based activities, Rounders game, Goldlinghall/Sicklborough’s Got Talent, Campfire, Quizzes…) Tuesday 18th June- Water Day at Bassenthwaite Lake • Open canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing (3 groups, rotation) • Evening Activity

11. Likely itinerary Wednesday 19th July- Catbells/Gyhll Scramble • Climb Catbells • Ghyll Walking- Honister Ghyll • Evening Activity Thursday 20th July- Multi-activity day Morning- Rock climbing Afternoon- Guided fell walk/orienteering Evening Activity

12. Likely itinerary Friday 21st July • Morning- Bushcraft (with Mr Cooper) • Lunch… pack up, review and travel home. • Arrive at 3:30pm (Goldsborough) and 4.00pm (Sicklinghall)

13. Sample Menu Vegetarian Options are always available Special diets will be catered for when notified in advance (by school on receipt of completed forms) Breakfast • Cereals • Toast • Full cooked breakfast Lunch • Sandwiches (made by pupils themselves!) • Fruit + snacks Dinner • Pasta bolognese with vegetables or salad • Chocolate sponge and custard.

14. Common concerns • I will feel homesick. • I will find it difficult on my own. • I am worried that I will not enjoy it and will be miserable. • I will not like the food that they give me. • The activities will be too challenging. • I will need something and there will be nobody to help me. • I will run out of clothes. • I will get lost on the site. • My parents won’t know what I am doing. • My parents have no means of contacting my teachers if they need to.

15. What the Fee Includes Total cost: £340.32 due by 17th April 2019 Deposit of £75.00 due by 8th February 2019 Your payment covers: • Transport to and from the Centre. • Accommodation in single gender dormitories within the centre. • All activities and associated equipment required. • All instruction by qualified outdoor education instructors. • 24-hour supervision by centre staff and/or school staff (school staff available at all times) • Substantial meals, including cooked breakfast, lunch, cooked dinner and hot chocolate/biscuit before bed.

16. Any Questions?