Nether Stowe School. DofE Information January 2018 to July 2018

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Nether Stowe School St Chad s Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire. WS13 7NB Tel: 01543 263446 & 263487 Fax: 01543 414602 Headteacher: Miss R Poppleton Email: office@netherstowe.com Website: www.

1 Nether Stowe School St Chad s Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire. WS13 7NB Tel: & Fax: Headteacher: Miss R Poppleton office@netherstowe.com Website: 8 th January, 2018 Dear Parent/Carer DofE Information January 2018 to July 2018 As part of the Duke of Edinburgh award there will be numerous day walks and weekend camping trips. Day walks are an essential part of our training towards the expedition weekends. We will be meeting at 8.50am in the Marquis Drive, Hednesford WS12 4PW We will be meeting back at the same point at 13.00pm. Participants will need to bring with them a rucksack/bag containing: A bottle of water Packed lunch/snacks (Money for additional food or drink optional) Waterproof clothing (not an umbrella) Hat + Gloves Sun Clothing/Sun Cream (if warm weather) They should wear sensible footwear (trainers/walking boots) and clothing that they don t mind getting muddy. (No brand new converse!) If you need to borrow any of the above, please let Miss Fairbrother know ASAP. If you have already completed the reply slip below for all activities, then please only complete to update any changes. The consent form will be used for all DofE activities over the year, and therefore if any information changes you must inform us of these as soon as possible. Overleaf are the dates for DofE this year. These are set in line with the school calendar and are nonchangeable. The campsites may change due to circumstances that arise during the year. Please ensure that these are recorded on your calendars to avoid clashes with holidays etc. Any issues then let us know as soon as possible. Failure to attend will result in non-completion of DofE award. Please note extra dates may be added during the year for fundraising.

2 Bronze EXPEDITIONS Silver EXPEDITONS Date Place Date Place April Matlock DE4 3BZ - Carsington DE6 3JS April Rowsley DE4 2EL - Carsington DE6 3JS 5-6 May Wincle Sk11 0QL - Tittesworth Reservoir ST13 8SW 4-6 May Rudyard Reservoir ST13 8XB - Tittesworth Reservoir ST13 8SW 9-10 June Birches Valley WS15 2UQ - Birches Valley (same NB. A lot of the places are in the countryside. Start/End) This means sat nav postcodes often don t 7-8 July Uttoxeter Uttoxeter (Same start/end) ST14 7LG take you to the exact place. Please look on google maps prior to leaving. Sat Day Walk 2 (Bronze and Silver) Bronze and Silver Walking Itineraries for Dofe The itinerary is: 8.50am: Pupils to be dropped at: Marquis Drive, Hednesford WS12 4PW Split into teams and walk with leader 11.00am: Meet at the checkpoint. Group photo s / breaks (toilets also available) Time dependent they should practice first aid scenarios on way back 13.00: up Marquis Drive, Hednesford WS12 4PW Sun Day Walk 3 (Bronze and Silver) The itinerary is: 8.50am: Pupils to be dropped at: Allestree Park car park, Burley Hill (off A6 Duffield road) DE22 2EU Split into teams and walk to the Checkpoint (3km/1.hrs) 10.00am: Meet at the checkpoint pm: Teams to continue walking to either Edensor/Carlton Lees checkpoint. (~6km/2hrs) 13.00: Pick up at Allestree Park car park, Burley Hill (off A6 Duffield road) DE22 2EU

3 Bronze Itineraries for Dofe Expedition 1 Saturday 28 th April 8.30 am: Duke of William Matlock DE4 3BZ (Please note it is a small campsite so we request that you drop the participant off and then leave promptly) items and no forbidden items. Emergency phone and rations to be sealed and signed by staff am: Participants begin their journey, groups will be supervised by staff members : Participants arrive at Middle Hills farm. Grange Mill campsite DE4 4HY : Pitching of tents should be completed and rest. Sunday 29 th April 6.30am: am: Breakfast cooked, eaten and cleared am: Participants to begin walk :00: Participants arrive at Millfields carpark Carsington, Kirk Ireton DE6 3JS

4 Expedition 2 Saturday 5 th May 8.30 am: Participants to gather at Wild Boar Inn Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0QL. There is parking on the road, please be aware it is a small Camp site and thus drop of must be prompt. items and no forbidden items. Emergency phone and rations to be sealed and signed by staff am: Participants begin their journey, groups will be supervised by staff members : Participants arrive at Hen Cloud The Holmestead, Upper Hulme, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TY : Pitching of tents should be completed and rest. Sunday 6 th May 6.30am: am: Breakfast cooked, eaten and cleared am: Participants to begin walk :00: Participants arrive at Tittesworth Reservoir, Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre, Meerbrook, Leek ST13 8SW

5 Expedition 3 (Practice and Qualifier depending on group) Saturday 9 th June. 8.45am: Participants to meet at Birches Valley Rugeley WS15 2UQ items and no forbidden items. Emergency phone and rations to be sealed and signed by staff am: Participants begin their journey, groups will be supervised by staff members am: Participants continue their journey : Participants arrive at Glanfar Camping, Green Lane Farm, Nags Hill, Burntwood, Staffordshire. WS7 9HB : Pitching of tents should be completed and rest. Sunday 10 th June 7.00am: 7.30am: Breakfast cooked, eaten and cleared am: Participants to begin walk (supervised/shadowed by staff) am: Participants continue journey : Participants arrive at Birches Valley Rugeley WS15 2UQ

6 Expedition 4 Qualifying Saturday 7 th July 8.45am: Participants to meet at ASDA Uttoxeter Carter Street, Uttoxeter ST14 7LG This is a small shop so please be prompt with drop off. items and no forbidden items. Emergency phone and rations to be sealed and signed by staff am: Participants begin their journey, groups will be supervised by staff members am: Participants continue their journey : Participants arrive at Lees Hall Campsite, Boylestone, Ashbourne DE6 5AA : Pitching of tents should be completed and rest. Sunday 8 th July 7.00am: 7.30am: Breakfast cooked, eaten and cleared am: Participants to begin walk (supervised/shadowed by staff) am: Participants continue journey : Participants arrive at ASDA Uttoxeter Carter Street, Uttoxeter ST14 7LG NB.Small car park so please wait until the DofE leaders text to say the participant is at the last check point

7 Silver Itineraries for Dofe Expedition 1- Practice Friday 27 th Apr 8.30 am: Participants to gather at Rowsley car park, old station close (off A6) DE4 2EL items and no forbidden items. Emergency phone and rations to be sealed and signed by staff am: Participants begin their journey, groups will be supervised by staff members Participants arrive at Duke of William campsite Matlock DE4 3BZ : Pitching of tents should be completed and rest. Saturday 28 th Apr 6.30am: am: Breakfast cooked, eaten and cleared am: Participants to begin walk pm: Participants arrive at Middle Hills Farm. Grange Mill campsite DE4 4HY : Pitching of tents should be completed and rest. Sunday 29 th Apr 6.30am: am: Breakfast cooked, eaten and cleared am: Participants to begin walk :00: Participants arrive at Millfields carpark Carsington, Kirk Ireton DE6 3JS

8 Expedition 2- Qualifier Friday 4 th May 8.50am: Participants to gather at Rudyard Reservoir, Rudyard Lake, Rudyard Reservoir, Off Lake Road, Rudyard,, Leek ST13 8XB items and no forbidden items. Emergency phone and rations to be sealed and signed by staff am: Participants begin their journey, groups will be supervised by staff members Participants arrive at: Wild Boar Inn Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0QL Pitching of tents should be completed and rest Dinner to be cooked, eaten and cleared away Camp games Washing and preparing for bed Return to tents. Saturday 5 th May 6.30am Breakfast cooked, eaten and cleared Dismantle tents Participants to begin walk pm: Participants arrive at Hen Cloud The Holmestead, Upper Hulme, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TY Pitching of tents should be completed and rest Dinner to be cooked, eaten and cleared away Camp games Washing and preparing for bed Return to tents. Sunday 6 th May 6.30am: am Breakfast cooked, eaten and cleared am Dismantle tents am Participants to begin walk :00 Participants arrive at Tittesworth Reservoir, Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre, Meerbrook, Leek ST13 8SW

9 Personal Equipment List Rucksack 65 Litres in size must be comfy (try on) Rucksack cover and liner And have sturdy hip and shoulder straps Sleeping Bag Roll Mat Water bottle/flask Personal medication (labelled), including pain relief Torch-spare battery and bulb (unless LED then (a list of which should be given to staff member only need spare batteries) Tissues Sanitary Items Plate, Bowl, Mug, Cutlery Plastic Whistle Wash Kit 1 small towel (max hand towel size), Durable bin bags or Dry bag x 2 (1 for sleeping Toothbrush, etc (make sure they are mini versions) bag 1 for spare clothes Clothes: Walking boots must be waterproof and comfy 2 pairs thick walking socks (Need to wear in for at least 3 months) 1 pair walking trousers/tracksuit bottoms 1 or 2 T shirts 1 Jumper 1 Fleece Waterproofs (Jacket, possibly trousers) Underwear comfy pants! Comfy bra! Warm Hat Spare clothes (1 pr socks, trousers, tshirt, fleece jumper) Scarf In sunny weather cap + sunglasses Gloves Personal Equipment List Tent Camping stove Matches (in a plastic/waterproof Fuel Pots & Pans Map holder/case Watch at least 2 members of the team must have a watch HiVis Jacket Compass Pocket Knife Emergency phone. This needs to be given to your leader and Camera Put in an envelope. No other phones allowed 1 st Aid Kit Contact sheets for emergency Map and Route Card Pen & Paper (in waterproof bag / map case) Pack of playing cards (in waterproof bag) String Games Group Food Breakfast, lunch & dinner Emergency rations min 1000kcal per person Washing up stuff: mini washing up liquid, scourer, sml (These should be in a sealed bag) tea towel Toilet roll

11 NETHER STOWE CONSENT FOR DofE Please complete this form (Only if needs updating) and return it to the visit organiser. 1. I do/do not consent for this form to be used for all DofE visits and will update contact details and information if necessary, by contacting the DofE leader (Miss Fairbrother). 2. Medical details. I/my son/daughter/child in my care has the following medical or special needs. I understand that for residential visits I must complete and return a medical form, with up to date details, not more than fourteen days before the visit. 3. Dietary details. I/my son/daughter/child in my care has the following dietary needs Insurance. I understand the limits of insurance provided for this visit. 5. Transport. I understand the transport arrangements for this visit (will involve travelling in other people s or staff cars) and my child understands the need to wear a seatbelt. 6. Return to Home. I will attend to collect my son/daughter or my son/daughter will be returning home by Water Activities and Swimming. For visits that involve water activities and/or swimming I/ my son/daughter s swimming ability and consent to partake is (tick boxes): - Non-swimmer Swim less than 50 metres Swim 50 metres or more I consent to my son/daughter undertaking the water activities and swimming notified in the visit programme. I consent to my son/daughter swimming in open water 8. Photographs. Photographs taken on the visit may be used in county promotional information. Please answer Yes or No.. (This may be omitted where a parental declaration regarding use of photographs has already been obtained). I wish to attend* OR I agree to my son/daughter attending* the visit (or series of visits) detailed above and understand the risks involved and the detail regarding supervision, I also acknowledge that to be included I/he/she* will need to maintain responsible behaviour. * Please delete underlined sections, as appropriate Name of participant/son/daughter (please print).... Signed.. Name (Please print)..... Date (Person with Parental Responsibility/Self-consent if aged 18, or older) Name of parent/emergency contact during visit (please print).... Home Address.. Contact telephone numbers (must be at least 1 mobile) Home: Work: Mobile: If not available please contact: Name... Address.. Telephone Number/s

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

BRONZE DUKE OF EDINBURGH S AWARD TRAINING, PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING EXPEDITIONS 2017-2018 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dear Parent/Guardian and Student, Please find enclosed the information that you will need