Year 6 Residential: information for parents

All staff accompanying the children have an enhanced DBS.

Mrs Turner Headteacher and group leader Hermitage Primary School

Mrs Willock Sport’s coach Hermitage Primary School

Mrs Dunn TA- 1 to 1 Hermitage Primary School

Mrs Purchase Very willing Volunteer Hermitage Primary School

Mrs Thompson Class teacher Yattendon

Mrs Amey TA Yattendon

Mrs Holland Headteacher Purley

Mrs Slade Headteacher Brightwalton

Rev Mike The Vicar Brightwalton

Accompanying staff role is a pastoral one since the instructors are responsible for all activities. Fifty seven pupils are going on the trip and each group of approx. 10 children will be accompanied by at least a minimum of two adults at all times. The children will be not be informed of their groups until we stop for lunch, where they will meet with their group’s adult. We are very conscious of our responsibilities in all matters of discipline and safety and we will require high standards of behaviour from the children. Please impress upon them the need to listen carefully to all instructions and obey the rules without question.

Rhos address and contact number

RYG Education Centre

Bala

Snowdonia

Wales

LL23 7ET

01678 52395

As discussed at the information evening, signal is limited.  We will attempt to update when we can; however, we will let school office know when we have arrived at the centre.  

Please note children will not be allowed to make calls home. In case of an emergency, please contact the centre and speak to a member of staff first.

Autumn Term Worship

This term we have been exploring a set of artwork by the artist Emma Yarlett.  The eight panels show ‘The Big Story of the Bible’ and link to seven of the eight core concepts that children learn about in their class RE lessons on Christianity.  The frieze is displayed in classrooms and the school hall so do take a look next time you get a chance.

An artists impression of creation	Sister Rosetta Tharpe	TSP (teaspoon) prayer

Linked to Black History month, we have also enjoyed listening to some gospel music.  Although it has origins in Scotland, it quickly moved across the Atlantic to North America where enslaved Africans sang versions of songs learned in Church as a way to uplift and inspire each other.  Popularity grew in the early 20th century with the rise of black gospel music by singers and artists like Sister Rosetta and quartets like the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi.  Mrs Stuart also shared a celebration of Black culture and heritage from Strictly Come Dancing where Montell and Johannes represented their Caribbean and South African Heritage in dance.  Click the image below to a link on YouTube if you would like to watch the dance yourself.

During times of prayer, children have been invited to share their thoughts using a thank you, sorry and please format introduced by Rev. Mike.