Year 7 Outdoor Education Residential,

Dearne Valley, Doncaster –9th – 10th May 2018

Dear Parent/Carer

I am writing to inform you about the Year 7 Outdoor Education Residential which will run on

9th – 10thMay 2018.The residential involves a two day, one-night sleep over in a purpose built activity centre run by Kingswood - a well-respected outdoor education company with great deal of experience in providing these sort of opportunities.

The total cost of the residential will be £90 and this includessix-day time outdoor activities (including a water based activity) led by highly trained and experienced instructors anda supervised night-time activity, all meals, refreshments and accommodation, including bedding, and transport to and from the centre.

These sorts of activity help build confidence, boost self-esteem, encourage teamwork, teach communication and leadership skills and are a hugely enjoyable experience for all concerned. With this in mind, I would like as many of the year group to attend as possibleand therefore I have tried to give as much notice as I can for the total payment for the trip.
However,we do have to give a deposit to the centre before the end of September to consolidate the booking;consequently, if your child would like to attend the residential we would require a £30 non-refundable deposit no later than Monday 25thSeptember to secure your child’s place. Please be aware payments cannot be accepted, until after September 5th when we return in the new school year.

Payments can be made through our secure online payment system, ParentPay or through local stores where you see the PayPoint logo. We will continue to take cash and cheques should you wish to pay by these methods. If you already use ParentPay then please log on in your usual way and follow the on screen instructions. If you have not used ParentPay previously but would like to do so please contact pupil reception on 01904 555500 to receive your username, password and instruction how to make an online payment.

Please be aware of the following payment schedule and cancellation charges,

Payment amount / Required by
£30 initial deposit (non-refundable) / Monday 25th September 2017
£20 payment / Wednesday 8th November 2017
£20 payment / Wednesday 10th January 2018
£20 payment / Wednesday 7th February 2018

Dearne Valley booking terms and conditions re Cancellations

Number of days prior to Trip / Amount Charged
More than 56 days prior to visit / First Deposit only
56-29 days prior tovisit / 60%
28-15 days prior to visit / 75%
14-1 days prior to visit / 90%
On or after arrival date / 100%

Please complete the permission slip below and return with payment to the Finance Office. Should you have any queries regarding this trip please contact me at school via the details below.

If there are any up to date medical information or change of contact details we need to know about please get in touch straight away.

Yours sincerely

Mr Walker

Head of Year 7

York High School

01904 555517

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Student Name……………………………………………………………………….Tutor group……………………….

I would like my child to attend the year 7 Residential Trip on 9th – 10thMay 2018.

I enclose a non-refundable cheque/cash for £30.

I intend to pay via Parent Pay. Please tick. 

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