THE blog for all the news from Chad Vale Primary School's Manor Adventure Trip 2011!
Sunday 13 March 2011
Sunday 6 March 2011
Y5 Videos now edited and published!
Visit http://chadvaletelevision.blogspot.com to view all 3 Y5 videos from Manor Adventure 2011.
Friday 11 February 2011
We are back!
Thanks to everyone for a great week at Manor. There's some messages for the children on our Twitter page... Videos coming soon and higher quality photo galleries will be available on the Chad Vale website next week.
Thursday 10 February 2011
Last photos for now
The galleries below are the last to be posted directly from Manor. We're getting ready for the disco and then the final night. Videos will be edited over the next couple of weeks and we will tweet you when they are on the blog! Enjoy your final night of peace!
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Tuesday 8 February 2011
1st day news
Great night sleep from all rooms and expecting even better tonight. Rooms all awoke at a sensible time and we were on time for breakfast! 2 groups now on the obstacle course and one doing archery. More photos to be published later on today- keep an eye out for Twitter messages from Mr Sansom and the children throughout the day!
Sunday 6 February 2011
Weather Report
Weather forecast for next week's trip is looking like 'wet and windy'. Please pack waterproofs if you have them!
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Leaving Day
On Monday children can wear their casual clothes (e.g. jeans, t-shirt) but WILL NEED to wear their Chad Vale jumpers or fleeces for the journey.
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Messages home
We are going to trial our latest technology this year for sending messages home from Manor Adventure, using Twitter!
You don't need to be 'following' us on Twitter to see these messages, just click on the link on the right hand side- of this page, where it says 'Click here to view our full Twitter feed'! Scroll through the messages to see if you can spot one from your child!
If you have a Twitter account, you should be able to reply to your message. If not, please send any replies or messages from home to:
manoradventure2011@chadvale.bham.sch.uk
You don't need to be 'following' us on Twitter to see these messages, just click on the link on the right hand side- of this page, where it says 'Click here to view our full Twitter feed'! Scroll through the messages to see if you can spot one from your child!
If you have a Twitter account, you should be able to reply to your message. If not, please send any replies or messages from home to:
manoradventure2011@chadvale.bham.sch.uk
Activity List for the Week
Rafting
Crows Nest (Confidence Course)
Evening Walk
Archery
Obstacle Course
Abseiling
Orienteering
High Ropes
Caving
Rock Climbing
Rifle Shooting
BMX Bikes
Wide Games
Quiz
Survival Skills
Disco
Fencing
Blind Trail
Crows Nest (Confidence Course)
Evening Walk
Archery
Obstacle Course
Abseiling
Orienteering
High Ropes
Caving
Rock Climbing
Rifle Shooting
BMX Bikes
Wide Games
Quiz
Survival Skills
Disco
Fencing
Blind Trail
Manor Adventure 2011 Packing List
Luggage: large suitcase + one piece of hand luggage if required (the children do not have to carry them far!)
Bedding: sleeping bag or duvet and a pillow case
Indoor/Activity Clothes:
5 T-shirts/long-sleeved t-shirts
3-4 pairs of warm trousers- jogging bottoms/cargo pants (please note that jeans are NOT ALLOWED for many activities)
5 jumpers/sweatshirts/cardigans/fleeces
8-10 sets of underwear/socks
2 towels
Deodorant/toothpaste/soap/shower gel/shampoo
Slippers for indoor use
Outdoor Clothes:
Strong, warm and waterproof walking boots
3 pairs of thick socks suitable for wearing under walking boots
1-2 pairs of old trainers
Hat/Gloves/Scarf
Warm and waterproof outdoor coat
Optional
A set of thermals or a ‘base layer’ (Highly recommended!)
A set of ‘Disco Clothes’
A torch
A drinks bottle
2-3 disposable cameras or a cheap digital camera
Swimsuit for wearing in shower (if required)
Waterproof over-trousers
You DO NOT need…
Rucksack (unless children want to take a small pack for carrying drinks/waterproofs)
Please note you SHOULD NOT pack any items that are valuable or precious e.g. mp3 players, expensive digital cameras, handheld games- neither school nor Manor Adventure can be held liable for items that are damaged or lost.
NO MOBILE PHONES please.
PLEASE NAME OR INITIAL EVERY ITEM OF CLOTHING FOR EASY RETURN TO OWNERS AT THE END OF THE TRIP!
Bedding: sleeping bag or duvet and a pillow case
Indoor/Activity Clothes:
5 T-shirts/long-sleeved t-shirts
3-4 pairs of warm trousers- jogging bottoms/cargo pants (please note that jeans are NOT ALLOWED for many activities)
5 jumpers/sweatshirts/cardigans/fleeces
8-10 sets of underwear/socks
2 towels
Deodorant/toothpaste/soap/shower gel/shampoo
Slippers for indoor use
Outdoor Clothes:
Strong, warm and waterproof walking boots
3 pairs of thick socks suitable for wearing under walking boots
1-2 pairs of old trainers
Hat/Gloves/Scarf
Warm and waterproof outdoor coat
Optional
A set of thermals or a ‘base layer’ (Highly recommended!)
A set of ‘Disco Clothes’
A torch
A drinks bottle
2-3 disposable cameras or a cheap digital camera
Swimsuit for wearing in shower (if required)
Waterproof over-trousers
You DO NOT need…
Rucksack (unless children want to take a small pack for carrying drinks/waterproofs)
Please note you SHOULD NOT pack any items that are valuable or precious e.g. mp3 players, expensive digital cameras, handheld games- neither school nor Manor Adventure can be held liable for items that are damaged or lost.
NO MOBILE PHONES please.
PLEASE NAME OR INITIAL EVERY ITEM OF CLOTHING FOR EASY RETURN TO OWNERS AT THE END OF THE TRIP!
Final Manor Adventure Letter
Dear Parents/Carers,
This letter should be the final letter regarding Manor Adventure 2011!
1. A final packing list is enclosed on the reverse. If you wish to send your child’s normal bedding e.g. duvet and pillow (with pillow case), you may pack this outside of their luggage in a separate black dustbin bag, labelled with your child’s name.
2. In addition to the packing list items below, could you please arrange to pack a lip salve/chap stick/vaseline for your child. Sore lips are a common problem at Manor Adventure due to the cold weather.
3. Children should bring no more than £2-3 a day spending money in change. This is for daily snacks and drinks to be purchased from the vending machines on site. Your child will need to keep their spending money in a safe place and will be responsible for looking after it and ‘budgeting’ throughout the week! Please do not send sweets and drinks in your child’s bag.
4. Please remember that valuable, personal items are not allowed; no mobile phones, handheld gaming consoles, digital cameras!
5. Please pack a couple of black dustbin bags, labelled with your child’s name to use as laundry bags. Please also label every item of clothing before departure.
6. Please remember to pack any medication that your child needs- if you gave consent for us to administer painkillers/anti-histamine, please pack this in your child’s case and we will collect it on arrival.
7. Our coach is booked to leave at 1pm; therefore your child will need their normal school dinner or packed lunch on Monday. If you wish to wave us off, please meet us at the bottom of the drive at 1.15pm! We should return by 3.30pm on Friday.
8. Enjoy a peaceful week next week! Please check up on what we’ve been up to on our Manor Adventure blog: http://manoradventure2011.blogspot.com/
This letter should be the final letter regarding Manor Adventure 2011!
1. A final packing list is enclosed on the reverse. If you wish to send your child’s normal bedding e.g. duvet and pillow (with pillow case), you may pack this outside of their luggage in a separate black dustbin bag, labelled with your child’s name.
2. In addition to the packing list items below, could you please arrange to pack a lip salve/chap stick/vaseline for your child. Sore lips are a common problem at Manor Adventure due to the cold weather.
3. Children should bring no more than £2-3 a day spending money in change. This is for daily snacks and drinks to be purchased from the vending machines on site. Your child will need to keep their spending money in a safe place and will be responsible for looking after it and ‘budgeting’ throughout the week! Please do not send sweets and drinks in your child’s bag.
4. Please remember that valuable, personal items are not allowed; no mobile phones, handheld gaming consoles, digital cameras!
5. Please pack a couple of black dustbin bags, labelled with your child’s name to use as laundry bags. Please also label every item of clothing before departure.
6. Please remember to pack any medication that your child needs- if you gave consent for us to administer painkillers/anti-histamine, please pack this in your child’s case and we will collect it on arrival.
7. Our coach is booked to leave at 1pm; therefore your child will need their normal school dinner or packed lunch on Monday. If you wish to wave us off, please meet us at the bottom of the drive at 1.15pm! We should return by 3.30pm on Friday.
8. Enjoy a peaceful week next week! Please check up on what we’ve been up to on our Manor Adventure blog: http://manoradventure2011.blogspot.com/
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