Year 4 Residential Trip Lodge Hill Centre Wednesday

Year 4 Residential Trip Lodge Hill Centre Wednesday 8 th May – Friday 10 th May 2018

Overview: • Staff • About Lodge Hill Centre • Itinerary • Typical Menu • Accommodation • Safety and Security • Positive Experiences

About Lodge Hill Centre • • • Lodge Hill is an outdoor activity centre, nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, for schools, youth groups & adults, with overnight accommodation, campsite, outdoor activities, Woodland lodges, weddings and a range of conference facilities. They specialise in personal development and team-building skills in a challenging and safe environment away from the distractions of everyday life. They are a charitable trust whose core purpose is to provide young people with opportunities to learn about themselves and other people away from distractions in the secluded 32 acre woodland site. • • • Throughout the Victorian age, the property was a private house. With the outbreak of the World War II in 1939, the house, together with its thirty acres of land, was requisitioned by West Sussex County Council due to its outlook which extends over 40 miles. The hotel became the headquarters of the mobile A. R. P. Reserve and served as such until 1945. In 1946 the house and land were bought by the West Sussex County Council to provide a venue for education opportunities especially for young people. The Centre was named “The Lodge Hill Residential Centre” and remained under County Council ownership until 15 th March 1999 when the newly formed Lodge Hill Trust purchased the centre. During 2005 the old conference centre was knocked down and replaced by the Bradbury Meeting Hall, which was opened by Sir Matthew Pinsent, CBE, on 6 th June 2006.

Itinerary: Day 1: Leave school after registration. Arrive at lunchtime for a picnic in the grounds. An afternoon of activities – the children will be in five groups. Room allocation Dinnertime Evening of circus activities and a show! Day 2: Breakfast Four different team building/adventure activities in the woodland. Picnic lunch provided by the centre. Dinnertime Night Hike Day 3: Breakfast Morning activities in the woodland Picnic lunch provided by the centre. Return to school for approximately 3 pm.

Itinerary:

Dietary requirements Lodge Hill is able to deliver catering provision for most dietary requirements as specified by medical concerns, allergies, culture or religion. All meals served at Lodge Hill are nutritious with locally sourced produce as far as possible. We regularly provide meals for a wide variety of needs including Coeliac, Nut. Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian and Vegan.

Accommodation: Stunning views! Living and serving each other as a team!

Safety and Security: PEACE OF MIND * All Lodge Hill staff are DBS/Police checked, inducted & trained. They have achieved appropriate qualifications for each of the activities they teach. * Lodge Hill staff are qualified First Aiders. * Lodge Hill is independently inspected by the British Activity Holiday Association (BAPA) * We operate comprehensive risk assessments on all Activities. * Activity groups are at a ratio of 1 instructor to 12 participants [on certain activities it is a ratio of 2: 12] * Each activity is accompanied by Lodge Hill instructors & group leaders. * The Centre have secure & clearly defined borders, with CCTV in operation. * The Lodge Hill Duty Manager is on call 24/7 for any emergencies.

Positive Experiences: Lodge Hill Centre programmes include challenging & exciting activities that students love. All have been tried & tested, chosen to encourage mental and physical prowess. All activities will challenge and inspire. Every young person remembers their residential trips—a time of laughter, exploring exciting new experiences, learning new skills, as well as discovering a little more about themselves and those around them. “Our aim, for every participant by the end of their stay, is to have gained knowledge of their own abilities, self-confidence and real pride in their achievements both as individuals and team members. ” QUOTES FROM TEACHERS “All of the class benefited from the activities & encouragement provided”. “It’s always worthwhile to see some of the quiet less self assured gain new respect & self-worth”.

To book your child’s place, please fill in the letter provided and return it to the school office along with your deposit. The office will then calculate payment plans to break up the cost of the trip. We are hoping to have all the forms returned by Friday 30 th November. We hope that ALL children will join us for this memorable experience, helping to make the most exciting finale to their time at Clewer Green School! Kit lists and finer details will be discussed at our next meeting in the Spring.