Welcome Windy Nook Primary School Wednesday 14 th

Welcome Windy Nook Primary School Wednesday 14 th June – Friday 16 th June

Staff Lucie Forrest Kevin Hawdon James Brown Andrea Preece

Your centre – Dukeshouse Wood Set in 18 -acres of unspoiled Northumberland countryside, Dukeshouse Wood provides an amazing outdoor environment that both enriches the learning experience and allows young people to really benefit from time spent in the great outdoors.

It’s all in a day A typical day at Kingswood runs as follows: • • • Breakfast between 7. 30 am and 9 am First activities kick off around 9. 30 am 15 minute juice break Lunch at 12: 05 A full afternoon of activities 5 minute juice break Evening Meal at 5: 05 pm The Social Sundown evening entertainment at 7: 45 pm Return to dorms at 9: 30 pm Lights out by 10: 15 pm Our activities are: Indoor Laser Orienteering Parachute Games High Equilibrium Aeroball Problem Solving Quad Biking 3 G Swing Bush Craft Nightline High All Aboard Team Challenge Archery Sundown Activities: Mini Olympics Campfire

Home away from home • All dormitories are warm, comfortable and 100% secure. • Girls and boys sleep in completely separate areas and teachers rooms are located close by to allow for plenty of close supervision. • There will be a maximum of four Windy Nook pupils in each dormitory. • All bedding is provided on centre - one of the very first tasks for all children is making up their own beds! • Separate showers and toilet facilities are available for girls and boys. Just as at school, Kingswood cannot guarantee 100% safety for personal items brought onto centre and they will not be covered by insurance. It is therefore advisable to leave valuables – cameras, mobiles, i. Pods, MP 3 players, computer games, jewellery - at home. A clearly named disposable camera is acceptable.

Food glorious food! It’s important for students to maintain high energy levels throughout their stay, so 3 freshly-prepared, healthy cafeteria-style meals are served in our communal dining area every day. A varied choice is always offered, with both hot and cold meals, a salad bar, at least one vegetarian option and yes, sometimes even chips! Plenty of juice and water is available at all times. Most dietary requirements can be catered for as long as we are told in advance - forms will be issued to the school prior to your visit for this purpose and to establish any medical needs.

Bedtime routine To finish off each day, hot chocolate is served in the dining room before children return to their dorms at 9: 30 pm. Plenty of sleep is required to recharge the batteries, so lights are usually turned out by 10: 00 pm – 10: 15 pm.

Kit List

Kit List Children are NOT allowed: Mobile phones Hairdryers/straighteners Food, drinks or snacks in their dormitories Any electrical entertainment devices. Children are welcome to bring a small amount of spending money for the onsite shop - £ 5 will be ample.

Other info! Children need to be in the Hive for 8: 15 am (parents are welcome to wave us off). We will be leaving school at around 8: 45 am. There will be an opportunity for parents to pass any medical information over to a member of staff - children are not allowed to take care of their own medication. You will receive regular text messages. On the day of return we will leave Kingswood at 1: 15 pm and return to school for approximately 2: 30 pm.

Any questions?