Fellside visit 2015

Date: Tuesday 3rd March to Friday 6th March 2

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Staff leading visit:Mr Walker

Mrs HughesMr Jackson/Mr Hawker

Mrs Pratt

Arrival time:10.00 am.

Please let us know if you have a problem delivering your child

to Fellside

Departure time:1.30pm on Friday.

Please let us know if you have a problem collecting your child

from Fellside

ItineraryDay 1:

Settle into rooms. Lunch

River Study/Walk ......Evening meal

Night orienteering

ItineraryDay 2:

BreakfastFell walk: High Pike/Brae Fell

Evening mealFireside storytelling

ItineraryDay 3:

Ghyll scrambling/art study(2 groups, swap at lunch time)

Evening mealPodcast diary/song writing

ItineraryDay 4:

Problem solving (local)Indoor orienteering

Pack upLunchHome

Food!Lots of it and highly recommended!

Please do not send your children with food. Any special dietary

requirements, please let staff know as soon as possible

Why are we going?

Aims of our visit•To experience a wild place (river study, ghyll scrambling, fell walks, art, etc)

•To explore the locality (fells, rivers) and develop geographical skills (river study, map reading)

• To build strong relationships, based on trust and perseverance

•To develop independence and resilience

Basic Kit list:Packed lunch for first day

Drink in re-usable plastic bottleTrainers

Indoor shoes/slippers3 jumpers/sweatshirts/fleeces

3 long sleeved shirts5 changes of underwear

3 pairs of ordinary socks and two thicker pairs3 pairs trousers/tracksuit bottoms NOT jeans

towel and toiletriesnightwear

Warm hat and glovesTorch

Large plastic bin liner (for wet/dirty clothes)

Kit list (cont):Camera (preferably disposable)

NO MOBILE PHONES, iPods, OR ELECTRONIC GAMES PLEASE.

(There won’t be any time or internet signal!)All waterproof clothing, wellies and specialist

equipment (helmets etc) will be provided.

All prescribed medicines detailed on the permission forms to be handed to Mrs Hughes

on arrival at Fellside in named bag with the instructions

Cost£135 per person

1. Bed and board plus specialist outdoor kit 2. Equipment for additional activities: games and books for

evening activities and free time, marshmallows and sticks, other additional snacks, art materials and clay, cameras etc

3. Additional First Aid and safety equipment: throw lines, emergency shelter, walkie talkies etc

Website updatesHopefully daily updates on Year 5 and 6

class pages with photos and blog/Twitter. These will be posted last

thing at night (signal and wi-fi dependent!)

Safety and risk management•The risk assessments have all been approved by Kym Allan Health and safety team, who have assured us of their full support and back up

•All staff are experienced in leading residential visits

•Mr Walker is qualified to lead adventurous activities planned (ghyll scrambling and fell walking)

•Mr Walker,Mr Jackson, Mr Hawker and Mrs Hughes have all visited Fellside several times before with school groups.

Directions to Fellside CentreThe centre is situated in the hamlet of Fellside. Map ref. NE 305 375

From Keswick:Follow the A591 along the E side of Bassenthwaite Lake (signposted Bothel and Carlisle)At the Castle Inn turn right (signed Ireby, Uldale and Caldbeck)Follow this road through Uldale heading towards CaldbeckJust over 2 miles out of Uldale turn right onto a minor road (signed Greenhead, Branthwaite and Fellside)Follow this narrow road through Branthwaite to the hamlet of Fellside and the centre is the last building on the right hand side.

Emergency contact numbers

During the school day telephone the school office on 017687 73017 and the office staff will contact the group at Fellside

Out of hours emergency contact number is 016974 78566. This is the number for the payphone in the lobby at Fellside and we

will answer it as long as we are in the centre.

Questions???