28 September 2009
Year Five Visit to the Thames Barrier
on Thursday, 15 October 2009
We have arranged a visit for Year Five children to the Thames Barrier, which fits in with our year five Geography scheme of work. The LA has approved this trip and full insurance details can be viewed at the school office.
The children will be travelling by coach, which is fitted with seatbelts. They will be supervised by teachers and classroom assistants.
All children need to bring a packed lunch. This should be in a plastic bag, with their name on it, so it can be thrown away once finished.
We have booked the learning centre and their staff will be taking the sessions. This will involve a river walk, flood game and water sampling.
For the visit all children should wear full school uniform, strong sensible footwear and a waterproof jacket. The children should not bring pocket money.
We intend to leave school by 9.00 in the morning so ensure your child is in school on time. We will be leaving the Thames Barrier at 2.30pm and therefore aim to be back at school by 4.00pm. All children should then be collected from the Junior playground as normal.
Earlier this year the school won a Geography Association award of £500, to subsidise the cost of this trip. This has allowed us to offer this opportunity for your children at much reduced rate. Attached is a permission slip, which should be signed and returned to the school before Friday 9 October 2009 along with your donation of only £5.00.
If you have any further questions about the trip please do not hesitate to contact the year five teachers or myself.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Yours sincerely
Mrs A Lipski
Head Teacher
