information for parents colomendy 11 th- 13 th march
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Information for ParentsInformation for Parents
Colomendy 11th- 13th March
Agenda
- What Colomedy is like.- What activities will take place.- What equipment you need.- Confirm final details.
• 130 Acre site in North wales.
• Just over 1 hour away.
Activities
• Teambuilding exercises.
• Physical activities.
• Educational aspect.
Activities
• Split into 3 groups
• Rotational Basis.
• Breaks between each activity.
One Group’s ActivityActivity Explanation
Day 1
Arrival and Site Tour Tour to show you where all the important places are.
3G Swing Work as a team to hoist class mates into a giant swing.
Dinner Dinner
Evening- whole class activity Teambuilding exercise to build and create a shuttle.
Bed Time 9pm – Coco before bed
One Group’s ActivityActivity Explanation
Day 2
Breakfast Can be as early as 7:30
9:30 -Finding Fin 1 Classroom Activity (River study)
Finding Fin 2 River Study (Risk Assessed)
Lunch 12:05 Lunch
Survival Zone Teambuilding exercise to build a shelter on a desert island
Balance Beam High Ropes activity
Nightline A favourite every year
Dinner 17:05 Dinner
Finding Fin 3 Follow us session from river study
Evening- whole class activity Murder Mystery (Cluedo)
Bed Time 9pm – Coco before bed
One Group’s ActivityActivity Explanation
Day 3
Breakfast Can be as early as 7:30
High ropes activity
Orienteering Map reading activity
Lunch Lunch
Depart 13:15
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Corridor Corridor
Ramp Fire Exit Fire
Exit
Main Entrance
Kit List
• Toiletries to have a wash (shower) with (no aerosols please) • Tooth brush and tooth paste• Underwear• Plenty of pairs of socks
• Clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy in. (long sleeve tee shirts, trousers) no jeans enough for 3 days.
• 3 Jumpers • Flat and enclosed shoes or boots – no sandals
Kit List
• Large plastic bag for putting wet clothes in• Separate clothes and shoes for the evening – for when we
have finished being wet and muddy• Large bath towel and small face towel
• Waterproof coat• Waterproof trousers• Wellington boots (river)• Gloves and Hat
Kit List
• Pyjamas and slippers (or slipper socks) • TorchOptional:• Books, notepads and comics • £5 spending money for the Colomendy shop – to be handed in at the
office in a named envelope no later than Friday 6th March • A Teddy!
Please note: • Mobile phones, MP3 players and portable games consoles (PSP’s
Nintendo’s etc) are not permitted. They are too valuable to lose or get broken
Communication
Daily updatesIn case of an emergency
Approximate time of arrival back at school
Final Details
On the day…• Come to school as normal with all your things.
• We will aim to leave school at approximately 10.15AM.
• Parents welcome to wave us off at the bottom of the path.
On the Day
• Bring:• A packed lunch in a carrier bag• Your suit case • Your warm water proof coat • Trainers but Wellingtons need to be handy
• Any specific medicines stated on the medical form
What do you need to do
• Final Payments
• Complete form 3
• Complete Medical form- permission to give calpol, ibuprofen, piriton etc
• Any other medicines/ creams etc
Thankyou
Any Questions?