Sayers Croft in Ewhurst, Surrey Is a Beautiful, Safe Site with 56 Acres of Woodlands, Meadows

30th September – 4th October 2013

Sayers Croft in Ewhurst, Surrey is a beautiful, safe site with 56 acres of woodlands, meadows, ponds and fields and has been providing quality outdoor experiences for young people for over 70 years.

It is a wonderful Field Study Centre where children will participate in a range of outdoor activities, building on teamwork, confidence and communication skills.

Accommodation

There are several dormitories on site at Sayers Croft that are fully equipped to accommodate large groups of children. Year 5 will be staying in a spacious chalet called Rudgwick which has its own common room and separate dormitories for boys and girls. The children will be sleeping on bunk beds and there are separate showers and toilets for their use adjacent to the building. The children will be supervised at all times.

The teachers’ rooms are next to the children’s so they will always be on hand and readily available should your child need them at night. There are also members of Sayers Croft staff who live on site and will be able to help if there are any problems. The dormitory is equipped with a security alarm which is activated during the night.

Food
An area of the dining room is allocated to our school and we will have a set meal time.

Sayers Croft provides healthy, tasty meals and the kitchen staff are wonderfully supportive of children’s needs. The children will have a full breakfast, a cooked lunch and a hot evening meal each day.

Special Diets
The catering staff at Hooke Court are used to providing for a wide range of dietary requirements and all special diets are catered for eg: vegetarian, vegan, no dairy, halal etc. We will ask you for full details of your child’s requirements before we go.

Sample Menus

Breakfast

Juice, cereal, toast, croissant, beans on toast and hot drink.

Mid-Morning Snack
Squash and biscuits

Lunch

Spaghetti bolognaise, vegetable bolognaise, pizzas, Mushroom and red pepper tart, jacket potato and curry, vegetable curry, cheese beans and mushrooms, chicken wraps, roasted vegetable wraps, cheese and onion melt, fish and chips, sweet chilli burger, muffins, yogurts, peaches and cream, carrot cake, fresh fruit.

Mid-Afternoon Snack
Squash and biscuits

Dinner

Curry and rice, BBQ meat, three bean hotpot, rice, breaded chicken, sausage hotpot, roast dinner, macaroni cheese, stuffed aubergine parcels, mousssaka, range of vegetables, fruit crumble and cream, rice pudding, bread and butter pudding, strawberry whip, fruit

Salad and fresh fruit are available at all lunch and evening meals.

Activities

A range of team building and cross curricular activities have been planned – see timetable below. All of the activities will take place within the grounds of Sayers Croft, except for the five mile walk to Pitch Hill. Most of the activities are led by Sayers Croft Staff but Spring Grove staff will always be with the children, supporting them throughout the day. The children will be supervised at all times – day and night!

Monday / 9.15
10.30
12.30 (approx.)
1.30
4.30
6..00 (approx.)
Evening / Leave school
Arrive at Sayers Croft, unpack, make beds, Fire drill
Lunch
Orienteering and team games
Shelters – constructing a home in the woods using wood
Dinner
Diaries
Maze and Blindfold trail activities – team building, communication skills
Tuesday / 8.15 (approx.)
9.30
11.00
12.30
1.30
6.00
Evening / Breakfast, make beds
Pond Dipping activity – science based
Music – African drums
Lunch
Rafts and Challenge course activities
Dinner
Diaries
Night walk
Wednesday / 8.15
9.30
4.30
6.00
Evening / Breakfast, make beds
Pitch Hill – a five mile walk to and from Pitch Hill, exploring the beautiful countryside. Packed lunch
Free time
Dinner
Diaries and Tuck shop
Movie night
Thursday / 8.15
9.30
12.30
1.30
6.00
Evening / Breakfast, make beds
Cobblers Brook –River studies (Geography)
Lunch
Ropes and Climbing – team building activities
Dinner
Diaries and packing
Campfire
Friday / 8.15
9.30
12.30
1.30
3.00 / Breakfast and packing
World War 2 trail and Ballista activity (History)
Lunch
Depart from Sayers Croft
Estimated arrival at school

RECOMMENDED CLOTHES LIST

Personal Luggage (this should be packed in a named case or holdall- please do not lock with a key or combination for ease of organisation when we arrive). Do not make bags too heavy as children will have to carry these for themselves from the coach to their bedroom.

Please make a list of the items of clothing your child is taking and place it in the bottom of the suitcase. Your child can use this checklist when packing on their return!

Outdoors

Walking boots or strong trainers suitable for outdoor activities and a long walk

Wellington Boots/Knee High

Pair of trainers

Waterproof coat

Waterproof trousers (if you have them)

Hat or cap

Warm fleece or jacket

Old pair of plimsolls(for water rafting)

Indoors

Soft shoes or slippers

Nightdress/pyjamas

Underwear

Socks

T-Shirts

Trousers-your child will need at least 3 pairs of trousers/joggers

Shorts

Jumper / fleece

Bath and Hand Towel

Soap and flannel

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Shower Wash and Shampoo

Brush / Comb

Large Plastic bag to store dirty clothes

Disposable Camera or digital

Torch-wind up if possible

Postcards and stamps to write home

Pocket Money (No more than £5 in loose change in a named purse - the

shop sells a range of sweets and small gifts)

Book, comic or magazine

Compact indoor games (e.g. cards)NO ELECTRONIC GAMES

Small Day Rucksack

A drink container for water

Don’t forget to pack your favourite Teddy or cuddly toy

This list is just a guide

NO MOBILE PHONES-children will not be allowed to phone home. Any urgent communication can be done through school

You can browse and gather more information about our residential trip on the Sayers Croft website:

We are certain that the children will have a fabulous time and will have very fond memories of their school journey in the years to come.