Looking ahead to next year, the school would like to gauge interest in the Year 6 residential trip to determine the number of participants. This will allow us to plan appropriate staffing for both the trip and for students remaining at school.  

The trip to Preston Montford is for 5 days and 4 nights and the estimated cost at this time is £540. A rough itinerary of events is below: 

Monday & Wednesday: 

• Blists Hill Open Air Museum for candle making and Victorian schoolroom, trip to Ironbridge 

Tuesday: 

• Cardingmill Valley – river study  

Thursday: 

• Walk to Stiperstones 

Friday: 

• Leave Preston Montford, visit to Enginuity Museum

Please could you let us know if your child would be interested in going using this Microsoft Forms link.

• Thursday 1 May – Tempest Class photos – please ensure all children come to school in a white polo or summer dress and navy blue jumpers/cardigans. The children can bring their PE kits to school to change into for the afternoon.
• Monday 5 May – Bank Holiday day, no school.
• Monday 12 May – Geography/history field trip into Guildford – Volunteers required for the morning. Please let your child’s class teacher know if you are available.
• Tuesday 13 - Friday 16 May – Brenscombe residential trip (Please check payments).

 PE days are now Thursday and Friday for all Year 5 classes. 

None this week.

Kit List 

During the activities, Brenscombe provides all the required safety equipment. 

All clothing should be labelled with the child’s name and participants are responsible for their personal belongings. 

We strongly suggest that people do not bring jewellery or new/expensive clothes as the nature of the activities can get clothes wet, muddy or worn. 

During water sports activities you will have to wear securely-fitting closed-toe footwear that will get wet and muddy (old trainers or water shoes).

Things to think about when packing your bag: 

• How many days are you at the Centre?  
• Are you doing any water sports? 
• What do you want to wear during the evening or when not on activity sessions? 
• What will you wear to sleep in or if you need to get up and walk to the toilet in the night? 
• What are you going to keep wet and dirty clothes in after activity sessions? 
• What’s the weather likely to be like? 

What to pack:

• Waterproof Jacket
• Shoes (At least two pairs of shoes are needed) 
  • Walking boots/outdoor shoes 
  • Closed toe shoes like old trainers for water activities (Crocs and flip flops are not suitable for this) 
  • Flip–flops/crocs/sliders for walk to shower 
• Reusable water bottle and lunch box/bag 
• Rucksack (2 straps, comfortable, big enough to fit packed lunch and spare clothes) 
• Torch 
• Sun cream and sun hat 
• Hat and Gloves 
• Insect repellent 
• Towel (x2) and toiletries 
• Underwear and lots of socks 
• Indoor /evening shoes 
• Clothes  
  • Pyjamas 
  • Casual clothes to wear in the evening (covered shoulders and longer bottoms are best to avoid ticks/bites) 
  • Clothes to wear on activities – t-shirts, warm jumpers, long trousers (not denim for activities) and good length shorts 
  • Warm layers are important, temperatures can vary.

Personal medication 

Please ensure that Kayleigh is aware of any personal medication you may need prior to coming to Brenscombe. Children are not allowed to keep any medication in their bags (e.g. paracetamol). 

Accommodation 

All our bedrooms come complete with pillows, duvets and linen, so there is no need to bring any bedding. Towels are NOT provided.

What children will pack in their day bag for each activity: 

Onsite activities (Archery, Shooting) 

• Suitable Footwear (Trainers) 
• Waterproof Jacket 
• Warm Jacket or fleece 
• Sunhat (or beanie & gloves in cold weather) 
• Sun Cream 
• Water 
• Reusable lunchbox 

Offsite activities – Dry (Ropes Course) 

• Suitable Footwear – Trainers 
• Rucksack 
• Waterproof Jacket 
• Warm Jacket or Fleece 
• Warm Clothes 
• Sunhat (or beanie & gloves in winter) 
• Sun Cream 
• Full Water Bottle 
• Reusable lunchbox 

Offsite activities – Wet (Big Canoeing) 

• Clothing that will get wet 
• Footwear to get wet (old trainers, securely fastened) 
• Towel 
• Rucksack 
• Bag to put wet clothes in 
• A full change of spare clothes including shoes 
• Sun cream 
• Sunhat 
• Waterproof Jacket 
• Warm Jacket or Fleece  
• Full Water Bottle 
• Reusable lunchbox

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