We are looking forward to our end of year rewards trips and activities on Monday 21st July. Here are all the details and information that you will need.
Carpark arrangements at the start and end of the day
To ensure the safety of everyone and to ensure coaches can gain access freely, the car park will be closed to all parents/carers, except those requiring disabled access.
Parents must make appropriate arrangements to ensure the safe passage home of their child once the trip returns. Please ensure that you have agreed the arrangements with your child in the morning so that they know how they are getting home.
As in previous years, to ensure the safety of everyone and to ensure coaches can enter and exit freely, the school car park will be closed and only open to allow coaches in. However, the front of school will remain open for disabled access. There is a small car park at the back of school with access from Grange Road South. This will apply both in the morning and in particular when the coaches are due back to school.
May we suggest that students walk home as normal in groups, or if it is necessary that they are picked up by car, please make arrangements for a pick-up point for your child. Parents may be able to arrange to pick up more than one student to alleviate potential parking issues. Also, there is plenty of parking on Grange Road South.
Students taking part in rewards activities in school
Students who are staying in school should arrive at normal time of 8.20am wearing their Alder PE kit. They should report to their form room as normal, where they will be given the timetable for the day, which will be made up with a range of fun and engaging activities. The timings of the day will be the same as usual and will finish at the normal time of 2:50pm.
Year 7 students will have the opportunity to experience aspects of ‘Forest School’ which may include craftwork, den building, campfire cooking and other related activities. If you are Year 7 parent / carer of a student staying in school for rewards and you have any further questions in relation to ‘Forest School’ please contact school. There are currently light rain showers forecast for Monday, so a lightweight coat or waterproof jacket is advised.
Students not taking part in rewards activities
Students who have not qualified for a rewards trip or activities should arrive at school at the normal time of 8:20am wearing their full school uniform. They should report to their form room as normal, where they will be given the timetable for the day, which will be made up with a range of lessons, including maths and English. The timings of the day will be the same as usual and will finish at the normal time of 2:50pm.
Students going to Cineworld (Jurassic World: Rebirth)
Students who are going to Cineworld should arrive at school at the normal time of 8:20am and report to their form room.
Dress code: non-uniform but appropriate wear with no revealing cropped tops or items displaying offensive language or slogans.
Food and drink: students will need to bring a packed lunch/drinks/snacks or money to purchase items at the cinema
If your child requires any medication such as an inhaler, please ensure that they have this with them. If your child has a Nimbus Access Card: Making access easy please ensure they take it with them.
Mobile phones are allowed on the trip but must be used appropriately and remains the responsibility of the student at all times. Mobile phones must not be used during the screening of the film. It is recommended that valuables are left at home.
Throughout the cinema experience, students will be supervised by staff and will not be allowed to leave the cinema building. If there are no delays, the trip will return to school before the end of the school day.
Students going to Hollywood Bowl
Students who are going to Hollywood Bowl should arrive at school at the normal time of 8:20am and report to their form room.
Dress code: non-uniform but appropriate wear with no revealing cropped tops or items displaying offensive language or slogans. Flat shoes/trainers must be worn, no open toe shoes.
Food and drink: students will receive a meal including a drink. They may wish to bring additional drinks/snacks or money to purchase items at the venue.
If your child requires any medication such as an inhaler, please ensure that they have this with them. If your child has a Nimbus Access Card: Making access easy please ensure they take it with them.
Mobile phones are allowed on the trip but must be used appropriately and remains the responsibility of the student at all times. It is recommended that valuables are left at home.
Throughout the bowling experience, students will be supervised by staff and will not be allowed to leave the building. If there are no delays, the trip will return to school before the end of the school day.
Students going to Blackpool Zoo
Students who are going to Blackpool Zoo should arrive at school at the normal time of 8:20am and report to their form room.
Dress code: non-uniform but appropriate wear with no revealing cropped tops or items displaying offensive language or slogans. Light showers are currently forecast for Blackpool on Monday, so a waterproof jacket/coat is advisable.
Food and drink: students will need to bring a packed lunch/drinks/snacks or money to purchase items at the zoo.
If your child requires any medication such as an inhaler, please ensure that they have this with them. If your child has a Nimbus Access Card: Making access easy please ensure they take it with them.
During the visit to the zoo, students will be able to walk around in their friendship groups if they wish, with regular meet ups and check ins through the day or if they prefer to stay with a member of staff, they will be able to. All students will be given details of how to contact staff throughout the day, where the meeting point is and the meeting times.
Mobile phones are allowed on the trip but must be used appropriately and remains the responsibility of the student at all times. It is recommended that valuables are left at home.
The trip will arrive back at school between approximately 5pm and 5:30pm dependent on the traffic conditions. We will ask students to contact home when we are about 15 minutes from school, but please do not rely on this method as experience has taught us that mobile phone batteries are often flat by the end of the day. If there is going to be any significant delay to the return times, we will send a class charts announcement and post an update on the school Facebook page.
Students going to Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Students who are going to Blackpool Pleasure Beach should arrive at school at the normal time of 8:20am and report to their form room.
Dress code: non-uniform but appropriate wear with no revealing cropped tops or items displaying offensive language or slogans. Light showers are currently forecast for Blackpool on Monday, so a waterproof jacket/coat is advisable.
Food and drink: students will need to bring a packed lunch/drinks/snacks or money to purchase items on site.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a cashless attraction, with all shops and food outlets accepting credit or debit card only. Students who do not have access to a debit card will be able to upload cash to a pre-paid Pleasure Beach Card upon arrival at the park. This can then be used at units across the park. Unused credit cannot be refunded at the end of the day. Please note this card is not accepted at Burger King.
Mobile phones are allowed on the trip but must be used appropriately and remains the responsibility of the student at all times. It is recommended that valuables are left at home.
If your child requires any medication such as an inhaler, please ensure that they have this with them. If your child has a Nimbus Access Card: Making access easy please ensure they take it with them.
During the visit to the Pleasure Beach, students will be able to go around in their friendship groups, staff will be available designated points throughout the park with regular meet ups and check ins through the day. All students will be given details of how to contact staff throughout the day, where the meeting point is and the meeting times.
The trip will arrive back at school between approximately 5pm and 5:30pm dependent on the traffic conditions. We will ask students to contact home when we are about 15 minutes from school, but please do not rely on this method as experience has taught us that mobile phone batteries are often flat by the end of the day. If there is going to be any significant delay to the return times, we will send a class charts announcement and post an update on the school Facebook page.
We look forward to what should be a fantastic day. Thank you for your continued support.
