Yesterday saw Elm's first aid training, tomorrow it is Elder's turn to learn how to apply basic first aid in an emergency situation, a really interesting session which leaves the children with skills they will have for life.
Today a very enjoyable afternoon was spent out on the field whilst virtually the whole of crabtree Juniors was involved in our very own Football World Cup competition. It really is a fantastic side of Crabtree- teams of players, organised by their year 6 captains, refereed by year 6 and the majority of the school playing at some point during the afternoon for their 'home country'. We await the results tomorrow with anticipation.
Looking ahead to next week we are getting very excited about our departure to the sunny shores (we hope) of the Isle of Wight.
Below is a copy of the kit list sent out earlier in case it has gone astray.
Children in Elder have today brought home a luggage label, Elm will get theirs tomorrow. This needs to be attached either to their suitcase or rucksack.
Please remember to ensure that your child has a strong water bottle, a sun hat, a packed lunch for the first day and a snack for the afternoon on that first day to eat on the ferry crossing.
I have been in touch with the coach company and unfortunately there will not be a DVD player on this coach so the children have been told to bring something, non electrical, to entertain themselves with on the journey.
It just remains for me to wish you all a happy weekend and a quiet week, next week. See you all bright and early for our 8:30 departure on Monday morning.
Mrs Doran
KIT LIST – Isle of Wight 2014
¨ 2 pairs trousers (beware new jeans can chafe when walking)
¨ Tracksuit or joggers and sweatshirt
¨ Shorts
¨ Sufficient T-shirts; socks and underwear for five days
¨ Sturdy coat preferably waterproof (with hood if possible)
¨ Sun hat/baseball cap
¨ Swimming costume/trunks and towel (for paddling!)
¨ A warm sweater
¨ Good, supporting trainers or shoes for walks - not plimsolls or canvas shoes or heeled shoes. (We have found that it is inadequate socks and canvas shoes that lead to blisters.)
¨ Additional footwear and indoor wear
¨ Pyjamas
¨ Cuddly toy
¨ Large and small towel; toiletries; sun cream
¨ Shower cap – for children with long hair
¨ A plastic bin bag or similar to isolate dirty laundry!
¨ Book; magazine; travel games (no personal CD players/DS etc/MP3/iPod)
¨ A camera if you wish (a disposable camera may be more suitable)
¨ A purse or money belt
¨ A 500ml drink bottle named with waterproof pen; preferably more robust than a small soft drink or mineral water bottle.
¨ A stamped (1st class) and addressed postcard for your child to write home
¨ Pencil case, pens etc as usually used in school
¨ A5 sketch pad (this is used for sketching and note-taking through week - card backing saves having to take clipboards and this size fits well into backpacks).
