Year 5/6 Trip to Caerleon Fortress
Year 5/6 Trip to Caerleon Fortress
Dear Parents/Carers,
After a couple of years in being restricted on educational trips and visits, we are delighted to inform you that we have organised a day trip for our Year 5/6 children which will enhance their learning on their next enquiry questions about ‘The Romans’.
We plan to take each class to Caerleon Fortress and Baths in Wales:
Wednesday 19th January: Orion Class
Thursday 20th January: Unicorn Class
Friday 21st January: Pegasus Class
The coach will leave school at approximately 9.00am and should return by the end of the school day, therefore any arrangements regarding after school clubs or breakfast club can remain unchanged.
During the day, the children will enjoy time studying Roman artefacts in the museum, take part in a drama workshop, discover what it was like to be in the Roman army, explore the ancient Roman baths and walk around the ruins of an amphitheatre and barracks. This will provide an invaluable insight into this historical era.
Children should wear normal school uniform but can wear sensible/comfortable footwear i.e. trainers. Children will need to bring a packed lunch and drink, no fizzy drinks please. Children entitled to free school meals can request a packed lunch from the school. If you require this option, please speak to a member of the school office team. Children MUST have a warm coat as we will be walking outside throughout the day.
The cost of the trip is £11.15 per child, which covers the cost of the entry and the coach travel. Children in receipt of pupil premium funding will have the cost of this trip met by the school, however parents will still need to give permission via ParentPay for them to participate in the trip.
We hope parents will understand that should we not receive sufficient funds to cover the cost of the trip, we will have to cancel. The school has no provision to subsidise trips.
Parents should visit www.parentpay.com to give permission for their child to attend the trip, payment will need to be made at the same time. Deadline for permission & payment is 14th January 2022.
We hope this will be a thoroughly enjoyable trip for the children and we are looking forward to it.
With regards
The Year 5/6 Team
