8th November 2013
Dear Parent/Carer
Every year pupils in Year 6 have the opportunity to attend a 5-day residential course at an Outdoor
Education Centre. This year the course will run over the week of 7th July – 11th July 2014 at Stanley Head
Outdoor Education Centre. The course has been designed to cover many aspects of the curriculum including
outdoor pursuits, geography and citizenship - all based around a strong team building ethos.
The course will offer pupils opportunities unavailable in their normal school life. They include activities such
as - orienteering, canoeing, bouldering, high ropes and archery. Pupils will have a choice of sleeping in tents
or dormitories and we will ask you to make a choice. An equipment list will be distributed at a later date, we
do not suggest purchasing anything at this time as all they will really need is old, comfortable clothes.
Although the course will offer many exciting and fun opportunities, it should not be seen as a holiday.
Children will be expected to keep a diary of each day and complete follow-up work each evening.
The cost of the course will be £125.50, which includes all activities and meals. Full payment will be required
by the end of June. Pupils on free school meals are eligible for free places. If you feel your situation
merits a subsidised place, please contact the school office for information.
Please complete and return the permission slip below with a £10.00 initial deposit and indicate your
preferred method of payment. Please return this to the Finance Office as soon as possible. Cheques
should be made payable to Christ Church Academy. Deposits will be due by Friday 29 th November.
Medical forms will be issued at a later date, along with a detailed kit list. We will also hold a Parents’
Information Evening prior to the trip to answer any questions you may have.
Yours sincerely
Mrs A Graham
Christ Church Academy - Year 6 Stanley Head – 7th July – 11th July 2014
I give permission for my child to attend the above trip _______________________ Class _______
Signed _______________________________________
Date ___________________
Please tick one of the boxes below:
I would like to pay in instalments and enclose a £10 deposit (full payment is required by 30 th June 2014
I enclose full payment of £125.50
I receive free school meals