GCSE Geography

Trip to Hothersall Lodge

Group 1

Sunday 17th September – Monday 18th September

Group 2

Sunday 24th September – Monday 25th September

Location

Hothersall Lodge is situated in a secluded and picturesque corner of the beautiful Ribble Valley.

Staff

• Mr Sutcliffe – Trip Leader/Assistant Headteacher
• Miss Mercer –Head of Year 7
• Miss Brown- Lead teacher of Geography
• Mr Harding – School EVC & First Aider

Day of Departure

• Depart Cardinal Allen – 9.45 am
• Pupils to come to school in warm clothing to walk around Preston. It is supposed to rain so a coat is needed!!
• Day of departure pupils need to bring a pack lunch and a water bottle.
• Sunday group meet in the car park.

Hothersall Lodge

• DAY 1 – Straight to Preston to conduct an urban field study. Return to Hothersall, settle in, fire drill practice etc.
• Afternoon / evening written work based on the days activities.
• DAY 2 – River study along two sites of the River Wyre.

What you need to bring

• Plenty of warm clothing
• Full set of waterproofs (if you have them)
• Walking boots / wellington boots
• Pair of trainers
• Indoor shoes / slippers
• Personal toiletries & towel(s)
• 2 changes of clothes

Personal Medication

• Miss Mercer is in charge of dispensing all medication as and when required.
• All medication needs to be handed in to Miss Mercer in a clear plastic bag with pupil name and instructions on.
• All medication to Miss Mercer on Sunday morning before departure.
• Inhalers – pupils to have one on them and a spare one in the medical box (check dates)

Day of Return

• Arrive Cardinal Allen @ 3.00 pm – *traffic dependent – keep an eye on Twitter

Dietary Requirements

If there are any changes or updates, please see a member of staff at the end of this meeting.

Behaviour

• Alcohol and other narcotic substances are not permitted. Students found in possession of such items will face fixed term exclusion from school on our return.
• Students are not to go into other rooms.
• Students are representing the staff and the school. Therefore, we expect the highest standards of co operation, behaviour, and attitude at all times.
• Students will follow all instructions.
• Cigarettes are not permitted.
• Mobile phones are not permitted.
• The use of any social networking sites is not permitted.

Details

• Mobile phones Permitted on day one only!!
• Emergency contact card will be given to each group.
• Any outstanding balances need to be paid ASAP – school finance office
• Any questions contact Mr Sutcliffe