St Bartholomew’s Primary School

Year 6 Residential

Bowles at a glance

Learning Objective of the trip

Through working, playing and living together children will develop as

individuals, whilst increasing in team spirit.

Information of the Bowles Centre

• The Bowles centre specialises in adventurous outdoor learning for all ages.

• The centre offers the very best in team building, personal challenges and social activities.

• Bowles is a high quality outdoor education centre set alongside a stunning natural Sandstone Outcrop near Tunbridge Wells. It is based on the Kent/ Sussex border.

Accommodation

Links to the curriculum

The centre fulfils the aims and objectives of the national curriculum

for Physical education at Key Stage 2.

Learning Objectives for Outdoor Education….

To plan prepare and undertake a journey safely, encompassing one or more activities in an unfamiliar environment

To develop own ideas by creating challenges for others

To develop techniques and safety procedures appropriate to the activities undertaken

The effects of nutrition and climatic conditions on the body, through activities undertaken.

Schedule

Monday 15th July

• Arrive at School at 8.55 am. Baggage to be dropped off in the school hall.

• Leave for Bowles at 10 am, arrive at 11am.

• Welcome, introduction, fire drill and site tour.

8.15 Duty group lay tables for breakfast

8.30 Breakfast

9.00 Prepare for the day

9.15-12.30 Activity Session

12.30 Lunch then free time

1.40-5.00 Activity Session

5.15 Free Time & optional swim

6.15 Dinner then free time

7.15-9.15 Activity Session

9.45-10 .00 Bed and lights out

A Typical Day

Activities• Pool Canoeing

• Problem solving activities

• Rock climbing

• Skiing

Activities

• Leap of faith

• Rafting

• Zip wire

• Harrisons Rock- cliff face challenge.

Thursday 18th July

•Depart from Bowles at 2pm

•Arrive back to St Bartholomew’s at approximately 3pm.

You must be here to collect children on time.

Climbing

Swimming Pool

Problem Solving Activities

Canoeing

Skiing

Free Time

• All weather games pitch

• Table Tennis

• Table Football

• Woodland activity area

• Common room with books and indoor games

• The Cabin with hot and cold drinks

Food

• Three healthy, hot, home cooked meals a day

• ‘Family service’ – children serve themselves and each other

• Vending machines and tuck shop for drinks, snacks and souvenirs (only one sweet per day as part of Bowles’ healthy eating policy.)

• Children also clear up after themselves!

Clothing

• Long sleeved tops and trousers • Old clothes that can get dirty (trousers/t-shirts-)• T shirt/Shorts that can get wet• Waterproof jacket • Swimming gear and towel• Old trainers that can be used in water• Everyday trainers • Plenty of socks and underwear!• Sun cream and hat

Clothing for Indoors

• Slippers or indoor shoes

• Dressing gown

• Bedtime clothing

• Towel for washing

Rules….

• Be tolerant of and caring towards others

• Be polite and respectful to adults accompanying on the trip and at the centre

• Inappropriate language will not be tolerated

• Be responsible for their own behaviour and belongings.

Rules…

• Be co-operative and  not create conflict • Aim to fulfil their potential and allow others to

do the same • Value and take care of equipment and

property belonging to centre• Wear appropriate clothing • Behave in a safe manner round the centre

Consequences….

• Miss part of activity

• Miss whole activity

• Parents to collect

Parental Contact Details

Dietary Requirements

Valuables

Valuables….

• Do not take any valuable:

- Clothing

- Jewellery

- Games

- Hand Held Consoles

- I Pads/Kindles

No Mobile phones are to be taken on the school trip!

Children are only allowed to take….

• CD Player/ I Pod / MP3 player

• Book/Magazines

• Playing Cards

• Camera-(disposable)

• A small amount of money for the gift shop.

Children will take these items at their own risk

Thank you for coming Questions….