July 2016

Dear Parent/Carers

Re: Sports Leaders weekend residential trip to Hatfield House.

We have made a provisional booking for a three day residential trip to Hatfield House, Hertfordshire with the Bushcraft Company. The trip will take place from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October 2016. The cost of the trip will be approximately £185 which will include travel, food, accommodation (in shelters and bell tents), insurance and activities.

This three day visit is an optional trip for the pupils that have chosen the Sports Leaders course as an option and will enhance children’s learning outside of the classroom.

The visit will be an enjoyable, interesting and active experience, affording the pupils the opportunity to carry out a wide range of activities, participate in problem solving exercises and fun activities to develop their personal, learning and team skills. While the itinerary has not yet been finalised it is likely to include activities such as Camp-craft, Fire Workshop, Wilderness Trails, Freshwater Swimming, Pizza Kitchen, Shelterbuilding and similar.

Should you wish for your child to participate in this trip, an initial cheque deposit of £75 must be received by Monday 11th Julyin order to secure our booking with the Bushcraft Company. This should be sent into the school in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and class and trip name clearly marked on the front. Please make all cheques payable to Alban Academy.

Further payments will be required as follows:-

Final payment £110 due by Tuesday 6th September 2016.

If you prefer to make electronic payments for the further payment, please follow the link to ‘Wisepay’ from our School Website. If you have forgotten your user name or password, please contact Miss Hamblin in the school office.

Please contact Mrs Margaret Dawson, the School Manager, in confidence, if you wish to discuss alternative payment dates or arrangements.

This trip provides a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their knowledge, team skills and personal skills, whilst having fun and staying in a secure, safe and well organised centre.

Yours sincerely

Mrs S Higgins

Head of PE

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Reply slip: Mrs Higgins, Alban C of E Academy, Great Barford

Pupil’s Name ………………………………………………………….. Class……………..

I would like my child to be considered for a place on the Bushcraft trip. I enclose the initial deposit of £75 by cheque.

Signed …………………………………………………………………. Parent/Carer