Year 6 Charterhouse Residential Trip – Parent Meeting & Forms

31st March 2023

Dear Parents/Carers,

Planning is now well underway to ensure we are ready to go to our Year 6 residential trip to Charterhouse on Monday 15th May.

Most parents are maintaining their payment plan for Charterhouse and have almost paid the full cost of the trip, however there are some payments still outstanding. Can we ask all parents to review their ParentPay account and ensure payments are up to date as per the payment plan; ALL accounts should show payments of £290 as of today. Please remember balances are to be paid in full by Sunday 30th April 2023. Please speak to the school office team if you are experiencing financial difficulties.

We will be holding a parent meeting on Tuesday 18th April from 5:00pm to 5:45pm. This will be held with the class teachers and LSA’s attending Charterhouse this year; Mr Clark, Miss Horn, Mrs Matthews, Miss Hood, Mrs Tinker, Mrs Haberfield and Miss Hynam. Children are encouraged to attend with their parent(s) and hopefully we will be able to answer any questions you may have.
We are now in the process of compiling essential and dietary information for all the children attending. The links to these electronic forms are below. Unfortunately, due to the easter break these need to be completed urgently by next Tuesday 4th April 2023. Both forms must be completed for your child to be able to attend the residential trip.

Essential Information Form – https://forms.office.com/e/HQxGNznQ2C

Parental Agreement Form – https://forms.office.com/e/JCWcA1046Y

There is a kit list attached to this letter. Please do not buy new clothes or kit for the trip, most items can be obtained very cheaply from charity shops. Clothes and shoes get very muddy and dirty so ‘the older the better’. Please do not forget bedding, as this cannot be provided by Charterhouse. If your child has a medical condition where medication will be required for the duration of the trip, please ensure you clearly state this on the essential information form.

Please remember all medication must be prescribed and dispensed, with all the original labels in place. When we receive the information we will contact parents directly to arrange for medical forms to be completed. Charterhouse is located near Blagdon, which is only a short 30 minute coach journey. However, if you believe your child will require travel sickness tablets please state this in the medical conditions part of the form. We will contact parents directly regarding the administering of this medication. If any child or parent has concerns over the arrangements, please speak to the school office team or your child’s class teacher asap to discuss your concerns.

We are really looking forward to this fabulous trip, we hope you are too!

With regards

Year 5/6 Team

Kit List for Charterhouse Centre Residential

All clothing should be clearly marked and the older the better as it is likely to get muddy. Please do not buy new kit – shop at a charity shop if there is something you don’t have!

Clothing/Kit

Please note: If possible avoid bringing denim clothing as they can get heavy when wet and take a long time to dry. You will also need to bring enough changes of clothing for the whole stay.

• Tracksuit type trousers/leggings x 4 (minimum)
• Warm jumper/sweat-top/hoodie/fleece x 4 (minimum)
• T-shirts/Tops x 4 (minimum)
• Thick walking socks
• Waterproof coat
• Waterproof trousers if possible (do not buy these especially)
• Wellington boots (Needed for Caving & Gorge Walking)
• Walking boots/shoes or sturdy trainers for walking
• Small day rucksack and lunchbox
• Reusable plastic water bottle
• Old trainers that can get dirty & wet
• Black bin bag (with a label attached with child’s name) for dirty/damp clothing
• Sun cream & sun hat (weather dependant)
• Hats and gloves (weather dependant)
• Underwear
• Indoor shoes/slipper
• Warm pyjamas/nightclothes
• Toiletries/wash kit & Large Towel
• Sleeping bag, single sheet, pillow and a pillow case. This can be packed into a
separate bag.

DO NOT bring

• NO snacks; crisps, chocolates or sweets. These will be confiscated.
• Mobile phones, radios, MP3 players, electric games etc.
• NO jewellery is to be worn including watches
•

Useful extras but not essential/compulsory

• Torch
• Teddy bear & book
• Money – a small amount of money (no more than £3.00) to spend in the gift shop if
your child wishes to.