2 September 2010
Dear Parent
YEAR 7 TRIP TO CANTERBURY – WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2010
We are arranging a trip for all Year 7’s as part of their Transition Week to spend the day in Canterbury
on Wednesday 8 September. Students will travel by coach and take part in various cross-curricular
activities throughout the day.
Students will be required to meet at 8.45 outside the front of school in non-school uniform and will return
by 3.30. They will be required to bring a packed lunch including a drink for the day. The cost of the trip
will be £10 and cheques should be made payable to Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.
They will be visiting the Canterbury Environmental Education Centre (www.naturegrid.org.uk) to
participate in a River Walk to learn about the River Stour and its natural and man-made features as well
as conducting various experiments along the walk. The students will then go on a River boat tour of
Canterbury (www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk) to learn about the city’s rich and colourful history. The day
will conclude with a packed lunch picnic in one of Canterbury’s picturesque parks.
Please complete the reply slip below and return it with payment by Monday 6 September 2010.
Yours faithfully
G Jackson
Head of Year 7
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To: Finance Office
YEAR 7 TRIP TO CANTERBURY – WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2010
I enclose £10.00 (cheques made payable to WGSB) towards the cost of the above trip.
I give permission for my son/daughter …………………….. …….of Form ……………. to attend the visit
to …………………………………. I agree to my son/daughter travelling in a vehicle driven by a member
of staff, if the travel is arranged in this way.
In an emergency and if I cannot be contacted, I consent to the teacher in charge making a decision in
the best interests of my son regarding medical treatment, including the administering of an anaesthetic.
I have detailed overleaf all medical details including allergies and current treatment which I feel may be
relevant in the case of my son.
Telephone No: (1) ………………………………… (2) ………………………….
I understand that any serious misbehaviour by my son/daughter is likely to preclude his participation in
future visits. I am also aware of the School’s request that parents should not obstruct the return of
coaches on to the School site by their parking when collecting boys/daughter’s from trips.
I understand and accept that, where it is School policy to publish a telephone tree for the passing on of
information in the case of delayed return/emergencies etc, my telephone number will be included within
the list.
Signed:…………………………………………… Date: ………………………….
(Parent/Carer)