Loch Insh 2016Loch Insh 2016

77thth – 11 – 11thth March 2016 March 2016

Forms

• Parents/carers should complete an EE2 form and these should have been returned to office by Friday 5th February. It is important that all sections are completed with up to date information.

• If your child requires medication during the residential (including inhalers) you need to complete a Parental request to administer medication form and return to school by Friday 12th February.

Pocket Money

• Children will have £20 spending money, it is their responsibility to look after their change. They should not bring any other money on the residential.

• The pocket money is due by Friday 12th February.

Valuables/ electronics

• Children are not permitted to bring electronics including phones, iPods/iPads, cameras, etc.

• They should also not bring any jewellery or valuables with them on the trip.

• Children do not need to take cameras with them, each group leader will have a camera to take photos and these will be posted on the blog when they return to school.

Kit l ist

• Children should bring old clothes/ trainers with them as all activities are outdoors. Please ensure all clothes are labelled.

• Children need to be able to put bedding on their own bed.

• Children should be able to carry their own bag, remembering they may have to walk up a hill to reach their accommodation.

• Remember to bring bin bags for dirty clothes.

Expectations

• Pupils will find out their room and activity groups when they arrive at Loch Insh.

• They had an opportunity to create a wish list for who they would like to share with. We will try to put pupils with at least one child on their wish list.

• Activity groups have been arranged according to pupil’s skiing abilities.

• During our day trips the pupils will be in stage groups.

• Pupils have created a code of conduct with their class teacher before the residential. It is important that this is reinforced at home.

Monday 7th March

• Packed lunch – children will require a packed lunch for Monday, please ensure it is completely disposable and in a plastic carrier bag. No peanuts please!

• Medication – Parents should meet Miss Burton at the office between 7:15 – 7:30 am to give her the pupil’s medication. Medication should be labelled with the pupil’s name and class. Prescribed medication must be in the original packaging.

• Clothing – Pupils should wear appropriate clothing for walking outdoors, including wearing their waterproof jacket.

• Pupils should come to school for 7:30 am on Monday 2nd. The bus will leave at approximately 7:45am. The pupils should go directly to the bus; P6s sign in with Ms Snobel and P7s sign in with Miss Anderson. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CAR PARK.

Monday 7th March

• The bus will stop for a toilet break on route.

• The estimated time for arrival is 12pm at Culloden. The school will send a Group Call so parents know we have arrived safely.

• Pupils will have their lunch, take part in a tour and workshop at Culloden.

• Estimated time of arrival at Loch Insh is 4pm. Pupils will unpack, have dinner and take part in an evening activity.

Tuesday 8th March

• 8:30am: Breakfast • 9:30am: Activity 1• 12:15: Lunch• 1pm: Activity 2• 5:30pm: Dinner• 6:30pm: Activity 3

Wednesday 9th March

• 8:30am: Breakfast • Highland Wildlife Centre: Workshop, Safari Tour

and Lunch• 5:30pm: Dinner• 6:30pm: Activity 3

Thursday 10th March

• 8:30am: Breakfast • 9:30am: Activity 1• 12:15pm: Lunch• 1pm: Activity 2• 5:30pm: Dinner• 6:30pm: Disco

Friday 10th March

• 8:30: Breakfast • 9:30: Depart from Loch Insh• Blair Castle: Lunch, workshop and tour• Approximately 4pm: Arrive at Mid Calder• Group Call will be sent out

• Medication to be collected from Miss Burton• If the weather is dry parents can collect their child

from the bus. If the weather is wet parents can collect their child from the hall.

Loch Insh Activities

• Skiing x 2• Sailing• Canoeing • Archery• Evening activities• Disco

Contact numbers

• School: 01506 882092 (during school hours)