Y9 Edale Reminders

We are just publishing this article as a reminder to those students / parents who are heading off on the Year 9 trip to Edale between Friday 8 July to Sunday 10 July.

This will give you an insight so that you can do you bit in making sure it runs well and also have an idea on what your children will be up to at any given point.

Itinerary

The trip will run to the following schedule:

Friday 8 July

• 8.30-8.45: Normal arrival to school, take luggage to the theatre. There is no need to wear school uniform
• Go to lessons for Registration and Period 1.
• 10.05: Meet in the canteen
• 10.30-11.00: Depart from school with Solus Coaches
• 13.00: Arrival at YHA Edale and lunch – students must bring their own lunch
• 14.00: Unpack and settle in dorms
• 15.00: Icebreakers with YHA staff in allocated groups – see below
• 17.30: Dinner
• 18.30: Evening activity

Saturday 9 July

• 7.30-8.30: Breakfast
• 9.15: Morning activity
• 12.30: Lunch
• 13.30: Afternoon activity
• 17.30: Dinner
• 18.30: Evening activity

Sunday 10 July

• 7.30-8.30: Breakfast
• 9.15: Morning activity
• 12.30: Lunch
• 13.30-14.00:  Departure from YHA Edale
• 15.30-16.00: Arrival at school.
• Please ensure you are contactable prior to this in case of any changes to the arrival time. 

Activities

Over the 3 days, activities are detailed below.

Accommodation 

The following outlines key points about the accommodation:

• There will be a safety talk from YHA staff on arrival.
• We have sole-occupancy of the buildings.
• Members of school staff are staying in the same buildings.
• YHA staff are always available, including night duty staff.
• A qualified First Aid trained member of staff is on duty at all times.   
• Bedding is provided.
• There is a small shop on site with a small amount of snacks and souvenirs

Emergency Contact

The following telephone numbers are for emergency use only.

Please thing carefully what you tell your child when they are away on a school trip and encourage your child to take any concerns to staff at Edale rather than calling you up.

Previous emergency calls have involved children not liking the evening meal or not being able to site next to who they would prefer – these are not emergencies.

• YHA Edale – 0345 371 9514
• Mrs Freeman (at Edale) – 07498 218 440
• Mrs Sullivan (*at school) – 01543 267400 (school hours) / 07931 091 926 (out-of-school hours)

Items to Bring

Naturally, all specialist clothing and equipment is provided by the YHA Centre but it is worth bearing in mind that there is a strong possibility that participants will get wet and muddy during their stay. Consequently, new and expensive items of clothing are best left at home.

• Torch & spare battery
• A refillable NAMED water bottle
• Money – no more than £20 (there is a small tuck shop – nothing else)
• Adapter plugs / chargers (including portable chargers)
• Any medication your child needs (sufficient for the trip)
• Something to read / play (for coach)
• Sun cream
• Several old T-shirts
• 2 or 3 pairs of old trousers or tracksuit
• 2 or 3 jumpers or warm tops (fleece is ideal)
• A waterproof coat with hood and waterproof trousers. 
• 1 pair of old trainers for use on wet / muddy activities
• 1 pair of shoes/trainers for use in the centre
• Several pairs of socks, including 1 thick pair if you have them
• Several changes of underwear
• Pyjamas
• 1 slightly smarter set of clothes for meals and wearing in the centre
• Wash kit and 2 towels (1 for muddy activities and 1 for washing) 
• Plastic bags / black bin liners for dirty washing
• Food and drink for Friday lunch.

Mobile Phones, Etc

Neither the school nor YHA will take any responsibility for mobile phones, tablets, etc. The responsibility rests solely with your child. Outdoor activities are the ideal place to break or lose expensive technology.

There is minimal mobile phone signal at YHA Edale but there is a payphone onsite, as well as a landline for emergency use.

Handy Hints

• Life is often about giving new things a go – so give them a go.
• If you only like the food made at home then remember you are not home – get stuck in.
• If you meet new people – talk to them, be upbeat, and be positive.
• When the going gets tough – get on with it – no moaning.
• Some of the activities come with an element of risk so listen carefully and follow instructions.
• Friary staff are giving up their weekend to give you a new experience – help yourself by helping them to help you.

Finally, we are running this trip because we are keen to give your child the chance to try new things, have fun and forge new friendships before they go into their GCSE years. We want them to have a great time.

Please encourage your child to throw themselves into everything, to take things on with good heart and a cheery demeanour, and most of all to take on the lion’s share of the responsibility for their own fun and happiness.

Many of us can remember our own school residentials from years ago really clearly. This is your child’s chance to build similar memories.

Matt Allman, Headteacher, added: “We hope all the parents enjoy their well-deserved weekend off. Just don’t have such a good time that you forget to pick them up at 4.00pm(ish) on Sunday.”