It was great to see so many of you at the meeting on Tuesday. We thought it might help if we sent some notes of the things discussed at the meeting and responses to questions.

Key points and answers to FAQ

• Children to come to school dressed in tracksuit bottoms/ leggings, layers and coat.
• A packed lunch will be needed for the first day – this will be eaten when we arrive.
• Please send any medication (including those for travel sickness) clearly labelled together with consent forms and give to Mrs Bernasconi or Mrs Colin-Stokes.
• Children will need to be able to carry/ wheel their own bags from the mini bus to their rooms.
• Changes of shoes and lots of clothes are important as are lots of warm socks.
• Please label ALL items of clothes and shoes/wellies clearly.
• Please pack an empty, large plastic bag for wet clothes.
• NO electronics (phones, ipods, and games) should be brought – this is a safeguarding issue. In addition, the idea of the residential is to give the children time exploring the outdoors and having an adventure.
• If your child needs a special soft toy to help them sleep, please do send it. It would be good it this is labelled too.
• We will be in the “annex” this is within the main centre but has its own kitchenette and communal relaxation area; it also has its own shower rooms and the sleeping rooms take between 2 and 6 children each rather than the large dormitories for 10 or 12.
• We will let you know when we arrive and send an update or our activities via the website and bulletin emailing system.
• Although we know some children will want a few sweets or snacks, please do not send them with loads. The food is good and plentiful and we don’t want them to spoil their trip by being sick!
• Please ensure that pack lunches and snacks DO NOT contain nuts. One of the children has a nut allergy and carries an Epipen.
• I forgot to mention that there is a small shop which sells souvenirs. The staff at Arthog suggested £5-£10.
• There will be a range of exciting outdoor activities – the instructors adapt these to suit the weather conditions and the confidence or the children.

We are looking forward to our week in Wales.

Mrs Bernasconi and Mrs Colin-Stokes