Castleton Residential – Parents Information Evening
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October 2023
Castleton Residential Trip 15th-17th November
Dear Parent/Carer,
The Castleton residential trip is fast approaching and a parent information evening is being held on Monday 6th November from 6.00-6.30pm in the Main Hall. Please come to the main reception where the event will be signposted. The purpose of this evening is to go over the final details of the trip and answer any questions you may have.
It is really important that any medical needs have been outlined on parent pay, this should have been completed when you signed up for the trip, however if there have been any changes please let me know.
Here is the expected itinerary for the trip:
| Wednesday 15th November | Thursday 16th November | Friday 17th November |
| 08.00 – Arrive at Biddenham, meet in the quad
08.20 – Depart Biddenham
11.45/12 – Arrive at YHA Castleton
12.30-13.00 – Lunch brought from home
13.30 – 17.00 – Village Study and the Hats Game
17.00 – 19.00 – Settle into rooms and dinner
19.00 – 20.00 – Gem panning/fossil making |
07.30 – 08.30 – Breakfast
09.00 – 12.30 – Three Rocks Walk
12.30-13.30 – Lunch break
13.30 – 15.00 – Treak Cliff Cavern Tour
15.30 – 16.00 – Three Rocks Walk 17.00 – 19.00 – Dinner break
19.00 – 20.00 – Fossil making/gem panning
20.00 – 21.00 – Free time |
07.30-09.00 – Breakfast and emptying rooms, stripping bedding
09.00-10.30 – Fire lighting/shelter building
11.30-12.30 – Shelter building/fire lighting
10.30 – 12.30 – Morning workshop
12.30 – 13.00 – packed lunch provided by hostel and departure
16.30 – Estimate ETA of arrival at Biddenham School, students will be told to notify parents/carers when we are 30 minutes from arrival. |
Students will be required to bring the following items:
- Packed lunch for the first day (if you are entitled to free school meals this will be provided for you and an email will be sent asking for your preference before the trip)
- Enough clothes for 3 days plus spares in case of bad weather
- Comfortable clothes such as jeans, leggings, joggers etc to wear during the day and in the evenings
- Pyjamas
- Warm jumpers, hat, gloves and scarf
- Waterproofs
- Appropriate footwear for wet/muddy conditions and long walks eg Wellington boots, walking boots, trainers that you don’t mind getting dirty
- Bin bag/carrier bag for wet, dirty items
- Backpack
- Pencil case with pen, pencil, rubber and ruler
- Towel and Toiletries
- Snacks and a drink for on the coach
Electrical items may be brought on the coach for entertainment but are the responsibility of the student. We do not accept any responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Students may also bring spending money for the gift shop (suggested amount £10-£15) as well as money for additional food items.
If you have any queries prior to the information evening, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Yours Sincerely,
Mary-Ann Browne
Geography Teacher
mary-ann.browne@mybiddenham.com
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