Team Year 6 made it to the top of Mam Tor and still had (a little) energy for smiles! We also all managed to make it back down and have now arrived back at ‘base’ and are cleaning ourselves up to prepare for a very well deserved evening meal.

Good morning everyone.
We’ve had a good night and a great breakfast this morning (second and thirds!). It was a bit foggy this morning but it’s clearing now and we’re hoping it continues for our walk.
Mr Harrold has just talked to us about the kit for the day. We’re getting ready to set off for about 10 o’clock.
Thank you for all your replies to our posts!

Miss Slade

We are really sorry that we haven’t been able to share any photos with you until now – we had some technical difficulties. We will continue to post during the day then will add photos during the evening.

Our first day has been fantastic. The children thoroughly enjoyed visiting Peak Cavern and learning how to make rope. We also spent time in the visitor centre finding out about the history of Castleton and the surrounding area.

After a delicious evening meal, they became very competitive during Miss Slade’s quiz until bedtime.

Everybody is now settled for a good night’s sleep ready for our exciting walk up Mam Tor tomorrow- the weather forecast looks very promising too!

We’re on the way, and there’s a great version of wheels on the bus going around the coach!

Miss Slade

We hope you are all ready for tomorrow. Please make sure you have access to your waterproof coat (either wear it or have it in your rucksack) as we will be walking from the coach to the center.

I am sure you are all busy packing and preparing for Tuesday!

Remember to be in school for 8:45 and go straight to the hall to find your group leader- don’t worry if you have forgotten who that is, just ask any of the adults and they can remind you.

The weather is looking wet for next week, so bring your waterproofs! Hollowford centre can lend them to you if you don’t have any of your own.

It is going to be a fantastic week!

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Thursday 24th March, from 2-3 pm, we are holding a ‘Quiz Time’ for Year 5 and 6 pupils and their parents and carers (but it will not be suitable for younger children). The quiz will challenge your knowledge of what the children have learnt about this year so far as well as general knowledge. There will, of course, be a prize for the winning team.

If you would like to enter a team into the quiz please complete the form below and hand it to the office before Tuesday 22nd March 2016.

If you have any further questions please contact your child’s class teacher.

We look forward an exciting afternoon celebrating the learning with you.

Year 5/6 Team

Kit List

• 3 sets of warm, outdoor clothes – these clothes may receive heavy wear, so bring old but sturdy trousers, shirts/t-shirts, jumpers/sweatshirts

Jeans are unsuitable for all day activities on this trip and leggings do not keep the children warm as outerwear. Layering will help the children to keep warm in the outdoors.

• Waterproof coat.
• PJ/Nightwear
• 1 set of indoor casual clothes & shoes (slippers or pumps are ideal)
• 3 pairs of thick socks- essential for blister prevention
• Old training shoes for activities
• Walking boots if you have them (they can be borrowed from the Centre if not)
• Waterproof trousers if you have them (they can be borrowed from the Centre if not)
• Leggings or thermal underwear are valuable for layering in winter.
• Hat and gloves (sun hat if forecast is favourable!)
• Rucksack and water bottle – these will be used every day
• Toilet kit- soap, shampoo, towel (hand and bath) etc- roll on deodorants only, no aerosols please.
• Pen and notebook

The children can bring an optional £5 spending money (this is to be in a named wallet)

Please note your child will need to be able to manage their own luggage during the trip.

No mobile phones please!

Thank-you to all of the parents who were able to attend the Castleton meeting last week. For those of you who were unable to attend, please find some of the information here. Any questions or concerns, please speak to your child’s class teacher.

Feel free to leave any helpful tips or comments on here: perhaps if you have some spare kit items that you would be willing to lend other children, or if you have older children who have visited previously and you can offer useful tips for parents.

Please click on the link below to view the information.

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