Kit List

Kit should be packed in a holdall or suitcase that can be carried by your child (please be aware that their accommodation may be up a flight of stairs).  All bags should be labelled on the outside with your child's name and HJS.

Clothes and Footwear

• Long-sleeved t-shirts and trousers  - these are required for most activities (so pack plenty) - old clothes are recommended

• Two warm jumpers/sweatshirts

• For Nightline - old clothes which may get muddy

• Enough socks and underwear to last for 4 days

• Trainers (a pair to wear plus a spare pair)

• Lightweight pyjamas (it gets hot in the rooms) and dressing gown / something to wear after showering

• slippers 

• A waterproof jacket

• A hat

Hamstel Leavers’ Hoodie (optional)

Hamstel Leavers’ Hoodies are now available to buy from Brand Identity if you would like your child to have one to wear whilst on the school trip.  The children will still receive a Leavers’ t-shirt at the end of the year from the PTA with every year 6 child’s name on it .  There is no requirement to buy a hoodie, but they are available for those parents who would like one for their child.  

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Essential Items

• One towel (no towels are provided)

• One small case or holdall to fit everything in

• Toiletries - including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, roll-on deodorant (no aerosols)

• Hair tie for long hair (if appropriate)

• Sun cream and sunglasses

• A named water bottle - children have access to water all day. In exceptional circumstances, your child may bring a small Robinsons Squash’d (or equivalent) to flavour the water  

• Two large plastic bags for dirty washing

Other items

• A watch (however, children will not be allowed to wear it for any activity)

• A quiet game that the children can play in their room e.g. travel chess, cards

• Pocket money – up to £6 for small presents / souvenirs etc. Children won’t be able to buy sweets or drinks; they will be responsible for their own money. 

EVERYTHING MUST BE MARKED CLEARLY WITH BOTH YOUR CHILD’S AND THE SCHOOL’S NAME

Medication

• Medication must be handed to a member of staff before departure. Anyone with asthma must have two inhalers for the trip (inhalers kept in school can be taken home at the end of school on Friday the 9th June). All medication must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and the dosage and be in its original packaging. Please do not cut into a strip of tablets – the whole strip must be intact. Medical forms need to be completed for both prescription and non-prescription medicines. 

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         Medical Form - Non Prescription

         Medical Form - Prescription

For the Journey

 Items for the coach should be packed in a separate small bag (a small rucksack / your child's school bag is ideal).

• A pen and pencil

• Quiet activities or games (reading books, puzzle books, travel chess etc)

• A small snack and drink for when we arrive (children should eat an early lunch before meeting at the school). Children should not take any other food with them.

Note -  Children should travel in clothes they can wear for their first activity i.e. long sleeves, trousers below the knee and trainers

• Please ensure your child takes any travel sickness pills before leaving school

What not to take

• Jewellery

• Make-up

• Sprays e.g., deodorants, perfumes etc

• Any electronic device

• Table / iPad etc

• Mobile phone

• Camera 

Additional Information

Children should:

•  Avoid loose clothing.

•  Have extra warm clothing & waterproofs for cold & wet weather conditions

•  Remove all watches and earrings during activities

•  Remove any hard and sharp objects from pockets during activities

•  Tie long hair back – children should have a hairbrush & accessories

All Personal Protective Equipment for activities will be provided by Kingswood.

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Meals

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Children will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet style each day (except on the days they arrive and leave - see below). Meals are served in a communal dining room where there is always a choice of hot and cold dishes, a vegetarian selection and a fresh salad bar.

On Sunday, children will be given dinner.  On the Wednesday, they will be given breakfast and lunch.

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What's on the menu?

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Below shows a typical menu: