Loirston Primary School

Loirston Avenue

COVE BAY

Tel: 897686

16^th April 2008

Dear Parents,

 

P7 VISIT TO DUNOLLY HOUSE

Tuesday 6^th May – Friday 9^th May 2008 

1.                  All monies owing should be paid by Friday 25^th April 2008.

 

2.         Forms  ED.E.3 and ED.E.7 should be completed as soon as possible and certainly returned by Friday 26^th April 2008.

            IN SECTION h) of FORM ED.E.3 please indicate details of any necessary medicines.  Please identify name of medicine, dosage and time of administering.  This should include inhaler type if appropriate.  Please continue on reverse of sheet if necessary.

 

3.         MEMBERS OF STAFF

            MAGGI MCPHEE (Excursion Leader)

            MOIRA SMITHERS (Class Teacher)

            DOREEN NELSON (Pupil Support Assistant)

           

 

4.                  TRAVEL

Tuesday 6^th May

08.20 - 08.30   -           Arrive and register. 

After registering, give medication to Mrs. McPhee.

Give pocket money to Mrs. Smithers

            08.40               -           Depart Loirston

            11.00               -           Arrive Dunolly House

 

Dunolly House will provide lunch.  A packed lunch box and container for juice should be taken for use during the rest of the week.  The container for juice should be plastic and of a reasonable size.  It would be helpful for staff and pupils if both packed lunch box and container for juice have pupil’s name on it.

 Pupils who suffer from travel sickness should take any preventative tablets prior to coming to school and have with them a supply for the return journey. 

5.         Medication

On the day of departure give any mixtures, tablets, extra inhalers to Mrs. McPhee in a small bag clearly labelled.  All medication should be individually named.  Pupils who require an asthma inhaler should carry it with them on the bus, as well as providing a “spare” to Loirston staff.

     

6.            Personal Belongings

All personal items should be CLEARLY NAMED.  This includes larger items of clothing.  All belongings will be the responsibility of the pupil.  Items of value should either not be taken or the pupil is able to act responsibly in the care of these items.  Children bringing cameras should ensure they are clearly named – ideally a disposable camera would be better in case they get lost or wet.  In addition to a large rucksack or suitcase for transporting belongings to Dunolly, a smaller day bag which can be carried on the shoulders should also be taken for day visits – some schoolbags are suitable for this. 

 

7.         Clothing

Please do not take anything that will be catastrophic if damaged.  Having visited the house, slippers are required for indoor wear.  It is helpful if towels are named.  Don’t forget the swimsuit.  Attached is a kit list.

 

8.         Pocket Money           

A maximum of £20.  It is necessary for any pocket money to be in £1 notes/coins and kept in a purse/wallet or tin which is clearly named.  This should be given to Mrs. Smithers on the day of departure and will be issued as appropriate.

 

9.           Contact

Please do not expect your child to telephone.  There is only one telephone at Dunolly and organising this would be difficult.  In case of an emergency you will be contacted or a message could be relayed to us through school.  No mobile ‘phones are to be taken.  A large focus of the week is to experience time away from home – the visit is an important part of Personal & Social Education.  Dunolly House also blocked the use of portable games consoles in bedrooms – these will be confiscated if used in the house.  Loirston School will endorse this, and they should not be taken.

 

10.        Discipline

The above named staff are responsible for the pupils’ behaviour while on the visit.  The highest standards are expected from Loirston pupils as they are representing school at Dunolly.

 

Should a pupil break the code of conduct as outlined by the staff at Dunolly House to pupils on arrival, put themselves or another pupil in danger through inappropriate behaviour, a telephone call will be made requesting the parent to come to take the pupil home.

 

11.        Return

On Friday 9^th, pupils will arrive back at school between 3.00 – 3.30 p.m.  Please make arrangements to pick up your child at this time.

 

Thank you.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

M. S. MCPHEE

Depute Head Teacher

Dear Parents of P7,

P7 VISIT TO DUNOLLY HOUSE, ABERFELDY

Every year pupils in P7 are given the opportunity to participate in a residential, outdoor activity week.  For school session 2007/2008, the dates for the visit are:-

 Tuesday 6^th May – Friday 9^th May 2008 

I have attached two general information sheets about Dunolly Adventures.

The cost of this visit is £187.00 and includes:-

§         Private coach travel to and from Dunolly

§         3 nights’ accommodation with all meals

§         Rafting

If your child wishes to participate in this visit please complete form ED.E.2 attached to this letter and return it to school by Friday 29^th February with a £50 non-returnable deposit.

The balance of the payment should be made no later than Tuesday 29^th April.  This may be paid by instalments on a weekly basis and any money should be taken to the school office first thing in the morning where payments will be recorded in a payment card by the administrative staff.  A receipt will be issued for amounts over £5.

The Council’s Public Liability insurance policy would indemnify (insure against) excursion members for an injury or property loss whilst on an excursion where the Council is legally found at fault.  Participants wishing to obtain cover for personal accident and Third Party liability are advised to contact an insurance company or broker.

There is no obligation for pupils to participate in this visit. 

Further information about Dunolly will be sent just after the Easter break.

Should you have any concerns or queries please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Yours sincerely,

M. S. MCPHEE

Depute Head Teacher